Senior Estimator: Costing, Bids & Subcontractor Scope

CDM Smith; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in United States is seeking an experienced estimator to manage the full cycle of construction cost estimation for design/build, engineer, and GMP projects. You will work closely with project teams to prepare and analyze estimates, develop scope, and ensure pricing accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with about 8 years of related experience, willingness to travel 20–40%, and strong skills in cost control, reading drawings, and estimating software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% as required for duties.
• Experience in preparing estimates for design/build, GMP, hard-bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluates bids of sub-contractors and suppliers for scope, timing and compliance.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit prices for projects.
• Identifies and applies appropriate WBS structure.
• Processes and defines complete project scope with limited design information.
• Prepares opinions of probable construction cost estimates for applicable disciplines.
• Develops subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews for completeness.
• Coordinates overall corporate estimating functions.
• Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Provides guidance to junior staff in estimating procedures and software.
• Manages bid day and closeout activities.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Construction knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Estimating software

Digital tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software tools

Job description

CDM Smith in United States is seeking an experienced estimator to manage the full cycle of construction cost estimation for design/build, engineer, and GMP projects. You will work closely with project teams to prepare and analyze estimates, develop scope, and ensure pricing accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with about 8 years of related experience, willingness to travel 20–40%, and strong skills in cost control, reading drawings, and estimating software.