Senior Estimator: Global Bid & Cost Lead

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals. The role analyzes quotations before bid day and evaluates subcontractor bids for scope, delivery, and spec compliance.

You will develop subcontractor/vendor scopes, assign take-offs, and coordinate with corporate estimating while guiding junior staff in estimating software use. Travel up to 40% may be required in this varied role.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 20% - 40%.

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.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Bid evaluation

WBS knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals. The role analyzes quotations before bid day and evaluates subcontractor bids for scope, delivery, and spec compliance.

You will develop subcontractor/vendor scopes, assign take-offs, and coordinate with corporate estimating while guiding junior staff in estimating software use. Travel up to 40% may be required in this varied role.