Regional Electrical Estimator Lead

CDM Smith; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating function across regions, coordinating with project managers to ensure accurate cost projections for varied contracts. The role emphasizes standardizing estimating systems, maintaining historical data, and working closely with design leads for constructability and cost effectiveness.

The position requires a strong background in cost estimation, policy implementation, and the ability to manage budgets, staff, and supplier pricing

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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication

Estimating software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating function across regions, coordinating with project managers to ensure accurate cost projections for varied contracts. The role emphasizes standardizing estimating systems, maintaining historical data, and working closely with design leads for constructability and cost effectiveness.

The position requires a strong background in cost estimation, policy implementation, and the ability to manage budgets, staff, and supplier pricing