Senior Construction Estimator & Field Lead

CDM Smith; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to perform basic to moderately complex estimating tasks across construction projects, including quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost research.

You will use Timberline for opinions of probable cost and support bid activities, develop cost guidelines, and collaborate with project managers.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to review subcontractor pricing, and coordination with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to moderately complex estimating tasks including quantity take-offs, creating material price lists, and researching labor, material and equipment costs for these take-offs.
• Utilizes Timberline to prepare or assists in preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost of Construction (OPCC) and design build projects.
• Researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Receives, reviews and files pricings received from project managers or procurement group against OPCCs performed by estimators.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for current pricing and bidder interest.
• Participates in pre-bid job walks.
• Participates in Bid-Day quote tabulations.
• Supervises and directs overall project activities of basic to moderately complex as assigned.
• Provides technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel.
• Prepares and reviews submittals of moderate to high complexity.
• Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions.
• Prepares and interprets specifications and drawings for foreman and superintendents.
• Maintains and edits all field as-built drawings for project.
• Completes requests for information (RFI) and helps project manager with change management.
• Coordinates timely arrival of parts, equipment, construction materials, and installation with field personnel and vendors.
• Develops or assists in the development of purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and applications for payment to the client.
• Develops simple to complex scopes of work.
• Performs surveying functions and verifies final locations and elevations.
• Prepares required documentation records such as: Project Execution Plans (PXPs), conforming bid documents from addenda, status reports and meeting minutes, Operations and Maintenance manuals, warranties, spare parts, and punch lists.
• Assists design engineers and labor/subcontractors to determine solutions for unexpected site conditions.

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an estimator to perform basic to moderately complex estimating tasks across construction projects, including quantity take-offs, material pricing, and cost research.

You will use Timberline for opinions of probable cost and support bid activities, develop cost guidelines, and collaborate with project managers.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to review subcontractor pricing, and coordination with field teams.