Regional Estimating Leader

CDM Smith; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator/lead in the United States to manage estimating functions across regions, including budgets, staffing, and procurement support for projects. You will coordinate with design and project teams to ensure cost effectiveness and build databases for historical data and bid results.

The role requires leadership in estimating methods, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and materials pricing.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Experience in conceptual estimates across multiple trades and evaluating constructability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer estimating functions for region or group, including budgets and staffing.
• Implement policies to meet corporate objectives in estimating.
• Support project managers with procurement and change orders.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Conceptual estimates

Multi-trade knowledge

Proposal development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator/lead in the United States to manage estimating functions across regions, including budgets, staffing, and procurement support for projects. You will coordinate with design and project teams to ensure cost effectiveness and build databases for historical data and bid results.

The role requires leadership in estimating methods, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades, with travel as needed.