Senior Estimator - Construction Cost Leader

CDM Smith; Wadsworth (OH); Sur place; USD 102 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CDM Smith seeks a seasoned estimator to prepare design/build and related estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, develop scope for subs, enter take-offs and unit prices, and coordinate with internal estimating teams to ensure complete, accurate proposals.

The role requires 8 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and travel up to 40%. You will support bid day activities and contribute to ongoing estimating processes across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Thorough 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.
• Good 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Multiple trades estimates

Multi-tasking

PC skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Description du poste

CDM Smith seeks a seasoned estimator to prepare design/build and related estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, develop scope for subs, enter take-offs and unit prices, and coordinate with internal estimating teams to ensure complete, accurate proposals.

The role requires 8 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and travel up to 40%. You will support bid day activities and contribute to ongoing estimating processes across disciplines.