Regional Electrical Estimator Lead for Major Projects

CDM Smith; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Estimator to lead and administer the estimating function within a regional group. You will work with project managers on procurement, prepare cost studies and maintain the cost database, ensuring accurate final estimates for proposals.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience (3 in supervisory), travel up to 40%, and the ability to review designs for constructability while coordinating with design leads and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 10 years related experience, with at least 3 in supervisory/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 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. hard bid, design/build, construction management at risk, opinions of probable construction cost, etc.) and bid results by project.
• Reviews all final estimate and proposal packages to ensure accuracy and completeness for formal quotation and presentation.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Estimating software

Digitizing software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

10 years related experience; 3 in supervisory

Tools

Estimating software

Digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Estimator to lead and administer the estimating function within a regional group. You will work with project managers on procurement, prepare cost studies and maintain the cost database, ensuring accurate final estimates for proposals.

The role requires a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience (3 in supervisory), travel up to 40%, and the ability to review designs for constructability while coordinating with design leads and