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

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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