Regional Electrical Estimator Lead

CDM Smith; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead and administer the estimating function for a regional group. You will work with project managers to negotiate purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders, and supervise cost studies and data maintenance.

The role requires a High School diploma with 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in supervision. Travel up to 40% may be required to support regional projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 10 years related experience with 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience in coordinating with project managers on procurement, subcontracts and change orders.
• Equivalent related experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer estimating functions for region, including budgets, staffing and work assignments.
• Implement established estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers on purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders.
• Supervise market cost studies, materials/methods, and cost database updates.
• Provide oversight with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Ensure standardized use of estimating systems and maintain the cost database.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team leadership

Excel

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating systems

Cost database

Job description

CDM Smith in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead and administer the estimating function for a regional group. You will work with project managers to negotiate purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders, and supervise cost studies and data maintenance.

The role requires a High School diploma with 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in supervision. Travel up to 40% may be required to support regional projects.