Regional Electrical Estimating Leader

CDM Smith; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to lead and administer estimating functions for a region. You will work with project managers to negotiate purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders, and ensure cost data and policies support winning proposals.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience and supervisory background, travel up to 40%, and a commitment to data integrity, constructability, and timely estimates that drive project

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers estimating functions for a region.
• Implements estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Assists project managers in negotiating purchase orders and change orders.
• Oversees market cost studies and database updates.
• Reviews project details and helps determine strategies and resources.
• Coordinates with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Ensures standardized use of estimating systems and data maintenance.
• Maintains historical estimating data and bid results by project.
• Reviews final estimates and proposals for accuracy.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost control

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to lead and administer estimating functions for a region. You will work with project managers to negotiate purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders, and ensure cost data and policies support winning proposals.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience and supervisory background, travel up to 40%, and a commitment to data integrity, constructability, and timely estimates that drive project