Senior Estimator: Lead Bid & Cost Forecasting

CDM Smith

Roswell (NM)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 179,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in Roswell, NM. You will prepare estimates for design/build, engineering, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid projects, and support bid day activities. Strong cost-control, reading drawings, and multi-trade estimating experience are essential.

Travel up to 40% may be required. The role offers exposure to a range of projects and opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven firm.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 8+ years related experience.
  • Travel 20–40% may be required.
  • Ability to read drawings and specifications and develop estimates across multiple trades.
  • Experience with cost estimation, subcontractor bids, and material pricing.

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, delivery time, and compliance with the specifications and other requirements.
  • Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings as applicable to project.
  • Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews same for completeness.
  • Manages bid day and close out activities.

Skills

Estimating
Cost control
Reading drawings
Bid analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software
On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in Roswell, NM. You will prepare estimates for design/build, engineering, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid projects, and support bid day activities. Strong cost-control, reading drawings, and multi-trade estimating experience are essential.

Travel up to 40% may be required. The role offers exposure to a range of projects and opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven firm.

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