Senior Estimator — Design-Build & Bid Lead

CDM Smith; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build and construction management estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze bids, price subcontractors, and manage scope to ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

The role involves guidance to junior staff and travel as needed, leveraging advanced estimating software to deliver reliable cost evaluations across multiple trades.

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 prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluates bids of sub-contractors and suppliers for completeness and compliance.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit prices for the project.
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews for completeness.
• Provides guidance to junior staff in estimating procedures and software.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Bid analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build and construction management estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze bids, price subcontractors, and manage scope to ensure competitive, accurate proposals.

The role involves guidance to junior staff and travel as needed, leveraging advanced estimating software to deliver reliable cost evaluations across multiple trades.