Regional Electrical Estimator Lead – Cost & Bids

CDM Smith; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Estimator/Cost Specialist to lead estimating in the region, managing budgets, staffing and work assignments to deliver competitive bids across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, review final estimates, maintain cost databases, and coordinate with design leads for constructability and cost effectiveness. Travel 20–40% may be required; strong estimating technique and software experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years of related experience, with at least 3 in supervision/management.
• Willingness to travel 20%–40% as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating functions including budgets, staffing, and work allocations.
• Support project managers with purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Review final estimates for accuracy and prepare quotations for formal submission.
• Maintain historical data for estimating man-hours and cost databases.
• Coordinate with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Budgeting & staffing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Estimating software

Reading drawings & specs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen digitizing software

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Estimator/Cost Specialist to lead estimating in the region, managing budgets, staffing and work assignments to deliver competitive bids across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, review final estimates, maintain cost databases, and coordinate with design leads for constructability and cost effectiveness. Travel 20–40% may be required; strong estimating technique and software experience is essential.