Regional Electrical Estimator Lead – High-Impact Projects

CDM Smith; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Estimating Lead to manage and administer estimating functions, collaborate with project managers on bids, and maintain accurate cost databases. You will ensure policy compliance and drive cost-effective proposals across multiple trades.

Travel 20–40% may be required, including domestic and international assignments. The role emphasizes data integrity, constructability input, and timely, well-supported final estimates for competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 10 years of related experience with at least 3 years in supervisory or management capacity.
• Willingness to travel 20%–40% and to work in the United States.
• Experience estimating for multiple trades with strong cost and pricing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers estimating functions for a region, including budgets and staffing.
• Implements estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Supports project managers in negotiating purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Supervises market cost studies and updates the cost database.
• Reviews project details with leadership and suggests strategies and resources.
• Coordinates with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability.
• Ensures standardized use of estimating systems and keeps historical bid data.
• Reviews final estimates and proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Estimating Lead to manage and administer estimating functions, collaborate with project managers on bids, and maintain accurate cost databases. You will ensure policy compliance and drive cost-effective proposals across multiple trades.

Travel 20–40% may be required, including domestic and international assignments. The role emphasizes data integrity, constructability input, and timely, well-supported final estimates for competitive proposals.