Regional Electrical Estimating Lead

CDM Smith; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to lead the estimating function across regions, coordinating with PMs and suppliers to develop accurate bids. You will manage budgets, staffing, and procurement support while maintaining a robust cost database and ensuring policy adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years' related experience including 3 years in supervision, and travel up to 40%. A background in design/build or construction management helps.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. 10 years of related experience with at least 3 of those years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the estimating functions in assigned region, area or group to include operating budgets, staffing assignments, and work assignments.
• Implements established estimating policies in in assigned region, area or group to meet overall corporate objectives.
• Works with project managers to provide administrative and technical assistance in negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders during procurement.
• Supervises the preparation of market cost studies, materials and methods, and recommends appropriate changes to database.
• Assists region leadership by reviewing project details and provides recommendations, and collaboratively determines strategies, techniques, and resources needed.
• Provides close coordination and oversight with design discipline leads for cost effectiveness and constructability for proposals.
• Ensures standardized use of approved estimating systems, maintenance and enhances of the cost database estimating system.
• Maintains all historical data for estimating man-hours for various types of estimates (i.e.
• hard bid, design/build, construction management at risk, opinions of probable construction cost, etc.) and bid results by project.
• Reviews all final estimate and proposal packages to ensure accuracy and completeness for formal quotation and presentation.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings & specs

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to lead the estimating function across regions, coordinating with PMs and suppliers to develop accurate bids. You will manage budgets, staffing, and procurement support while maintaining a robust cost database and ensuring policy adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years' related experience including 3 years in supervision, and travel up to 40%. A background in design/build or construction management helps.