Regional Electrical Estimator Lead — Strategy & Bids

CDM Smith; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead estimating functions within a designated region, overseeing budgets, staffing, and work assignments. You will collaborate with project managers on purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders while maintaining the cost database and estimating policies.

You will review and refine project estimates, coordinate with design leads for constructability, and ensure timely, accurate proposals. Travel may be required to support regional projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications; identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
• Strong ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong PC and estimating software skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven decision making and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the estimating functions in the assigned region, area or group, including operating budgets, staffing assignments, and work assignments.
• Implements established estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Provides 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 changes to the database.
• Reviews project details with region leadership and provides recommendations; collaboratively determines strategies and resources.
• Coordinates with design leads for cost effectiveness and constructability for proposals.
• Ensures standardized use of approved estimating systems and maintains the cost database.
• Maintains historical data for estimating man-hours for various types of estimates and bid results by project.
• Reviews final estimate and proposal packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Specifications

Conceptual estimates

Multiple trades

Estimate many types

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Estimating software

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead estimating functions within a designated region, overseeing budgets, staffing, and work assignments. You will collaborate with project managers on purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders while maintaining the cost database and estimating policies.

You will review and refine project estimates, coordinate with design leads for constructability, and ensure timely, accurate proposals. Travel may be required to support regional projects.