Regional Electrical Estimator Lead

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead cost estimation efforts across regions. You will guide budgets, data development and staff assignments while collaborating with project managers and design leads for cost effectiveness on proposals.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of estimating techniques, and the ability to handle multiple trades. Travel is expected to 20-40% with opportunities to contribute to major projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
• Strong ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.

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 techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead cost estimation efforts across regions. You will guide budgets, data development and staff assignments while collaborating with project managers and design leads for cost effectiveness on proposals.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of estimating techniques, and the ability to handle multiple trades. Travel is expected to 20-40% with opportunities to contribute to major projects nationwide.