Senior Estimator: Design-Build Cost Leader

CDM Smith; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, CM, GMP, and hard-bid estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and manage quantity take-offs and pricing across multiple trades.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, guiding junior staff, and supporting corporate estimating functions, with travel 20%-40% as needed. A high school diploma and 8 years of related experience are required.

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 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

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, CM, GMP, and hard-bid estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and manage quantity take-offs and pricing across multiple trades.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, guiding junior staff, and supporting corporate estimating functions, with travel 20%-40% as needed. A high school diploma and 8 years of related experience are required.