Senior Estimator - Design/Build & Cost Lead

CDM Smith; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Fairfax, VA seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP and hard-bid estimates and proposals. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids and enter quantity take-offs to define project scope and costs.

Travel is 20–40%. A High School diploma and 8 years of related experience are required, with proficiency in estimating software. The firm offers a challenging, inclusive environment and ongoing career growth.

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.
• Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Estimating

Bid analysis

Cost control

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Fairfax, VA seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP and hard-bid estimates and proposals. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids and enter quantity take-offs to define project scope and costs.

Travel is 20–40%. A High School diploma and 8 years of related experience are required, with proficiency in estimating software. The firm offers a challenging, inclusive environment and ongoing career growth.