Senior Estimator: Construction Costs & Bids | Travel

CDM Smith; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on preparing estimates for design/build, design-bid-build, and CM projects, with emphasis on quantity take-offs, cost control, and bid analysis. Travel may be required up to 40% depending on project needs.

You will evaluate subcontractor bids, coordinate scopes, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures. Strong communication and drafting of cost estimates are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Travel frequency dependent on workload and project needs.

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 scope, delivery time, and specs.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricing for projects.
• Recognizes and applies WBS structure based on scope.
• Processes and identifies complete scope with limited design definition.
• Prepares opinions of probable construction cost estimates for disciplines.
• Develops subcontractor/vendor scopes and reviews for completeness.
• Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Guides junior staff in estimating procedures and software usage.
• Manages bid day and closeout activities.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Bid analysis

Subcontractor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

On-Screen takeoff

RSMeans

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on preparing estimates for design/build, design-bid-build, and CM projects, with emphasis on quantity take-offs, cost control, and bid analysis. Travel may be required up to 40% depending on project needs.

You will evaluate subcontractor bids, coordinate scopes, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures. Strong communication and drafting of cost estimates are essential for success.