Senior Estimator: Complex Construction Costs Lead

CDM Smith; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to prepare design/build and other cost proposals, and to manage bid activities for diverse projects. The role requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and the ability to read drawings and specs, with travel as needed.

You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, develop scopes and take-offs, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures using dedicated software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations both prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluates bids of sub-contractors and suppliers for completeness of scope of work, delivery time, and compliance with the specifications and other requirements.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings as applicable to project.
• Recognizes and applies appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) structure.
• Processes and identifies complete scope of project with limited levels of design definition.
• Prepares opinions of probable construction cost estimates to applicable discipline.
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews same for completeness.
• Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Provides guidance to more junior staff in estimating procedures and the use of estimating software.
• Manages bid day and close out activities.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator in the United States to prepare design/build and other cost proposals, and to manage bid activities for diverse projects. The role requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and the ability to read drawings and specs, with travel as needed.

You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, develop scopes and take-offs, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures using dedicated software.