Regional Lead Electrical Estimator

CDM Smith; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimator to manage estimating functions across regions, coordinate with PMs, and guide procurement through subcontracts and change orders. The role emphasizes cost control, data-driven estimates, and collaboration with design leads.

Travel up to 40% may be required; the candidate should have a strong background in diversified trades, developing conceptual estimates, and delivering accurate proposals within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications and 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 personal computer and Estimating and On-Screen digitizing 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 assigned region, area or group to include operating budgets, staffing assignments, and work assignments.
• Implements established estimating policies in 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 knowledge

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

10 years related experience (supervisory)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimator to manage estimating functions across regions, coordinate with PMs, and guide procurement through subcontracts and change orders. The role emphasizes cost control, data-driven estimates, and collaboration with design leads.

Travel up to 40% may be required; the candidate should have a strong background in diversified trades, developing conceptual estimates, and delivering accurate proposals within deadlines.