Senior Estimator - Construction Cost Lead (Travel 20-40%)

CDM Smith; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals. You will analyze quotations, evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, enter quantity take-offs, and develop scope details.

Travel 20-40% may be required. The role supports corporate estimating functions, mentors junior staff, and coordinates with various disciplines on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
• Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Good multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong PC skills and experience with Estimating software.

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

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Specifications

WBS

Estimation software

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals. You will analyze quotations, evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, enter quantity take-offs, and develop scope details.

Travel 20-40% may be required. The role supports corporate estimating functions, mentors junior staff, and coordinates with various disciplines on diverse projects.