Senior Estimator — Global Bids & Cost Leader

CDM Smith; Baltimore (MD); 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, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals across diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, enter quantity take-offs and material pricing, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures, while travel up to 40% as required.

The role requires strong knowledge of cost estimation, reading drawings, and delivering accurate, timely estimates to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position.

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 techniques

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals across diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, enter quantity take-offs and material pricing, and guide junior staff in estimating procedures, while travel up to 40% as required.

The role requires strong knowledge of cost estimation, reading drawings, and delivering accurate, timely estimates to