Regional Electrical Estimator Lead

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimating professional to manage and administer estimating functions across regions. The role involves budgets, staffing, policy implementation, and coordination with project managers to negotiate orders and change orders.

Strong leadership and cost-analysis skills are required for this challenging position. The role supports cost effectiveness, constructability feedback, and maintaining historical data on estimates for various project types, with 20%–40% travel

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 assigned region, area or group to meet corporate objectives.
• Reviews final estimate and proposal packages for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Multi‑tasking

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimating professional to manage and administer estimating functions across regions. The role involves budgets, staffing, policy implementation, and coordination with project managers to negotiate orders and change orders.

Strong leadership and cost-analysis skills are required for this challenging position. The role supports cost effectiveness, constructability feedback, and maintaining historical data on estimates for various project types, with 20%–40% travel