Regional Electrical Estimator Lead – Cost Strategy & Growth

CDM Smith; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Towson, MD seeks an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating function for the region. You will manage budgets, staffing, and procurement support, collaborate with project managers, and maintain cost databases while ensuring accurate, compliant proposals.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years’ related experience and supervisory background; travel 20–40% is expected; the company emphasizes equal opportunity and career growth.

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 (20%–40%).
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the estimating functions for the region, including budgets, staffing, and work assignments.
• Implements estimating policies to meet corporate objectives and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Collaborates with project managers to provide procurement support (POs, subcontracts, change orders).
• Supervises preparation of market cost studies and materials/methods in the database.
• Reviews final estimates and proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Cost control

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Towson, MD seeks an experienced Estimator to lead the estimating function for the region. You will manage budgets, staffing, and procurement support, collaborate with project managers, and maintain cost databases while ensuring accurate, compliant proposals.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 10 years’ related experience and supervisory background; travel 20–40% is expected; the company emphasizes equal opportunity and career growth.