Senior Estimator - Design/Build & Bid Leader

CDM Smith; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Rochester, MN is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team. You will prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals, while evaluating bids and developing subcontractor scopes for diverse projects.

Travel of 20-40% may be required. A high school diploma with 8 years of related estimating experience is expected; equivalent experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related estimating experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% domestically/internationally as required.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design/build, engineer, CM, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyze quotations and evaluate bids from subs and suppliers.
• Enter quantity take-offs and material pricing for projects.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor scopes; guide junior staff.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings & specs

Conceptual estimates

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in Rochester, MN is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team. You will prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals, while evaluating bids and developing subcontractor scopes for diverse projects.

Travel of 20-40% may be required. A high school diploma with 8 years of related estimating experience is expected; equivalent experience will be considered.