Senior Estimator: Lead Bids & Cost Controls

CDM Smith; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Estimator to prepare and analyze design/build and related cost proposals in a dynamic environment. The role involves evaluating bids, developing WBS-based estimates, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete, competitive pricing across multiple trades.

The position requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and software; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 control

Material pricing

Drawings & specs

Conceptual estimates

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Estimator to prepare and analyze design/build and related cost proposals in a dynamic environment. The role involves evaluating bids, developing WBS-based estimates, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure complete, competitive pricing across multiple trades.

The position requires strong knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and software; travel may be required.