Senior Estimator: Lead Bids & Costing on Major Projects

CDM Smith; El Paso (TX); In loco; USD 102.000 - 179.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in a role that focuses on design/build, engineer, construction management, and guaranteed maximum price proposals. You will analyze bids, develop subcontractor scopes, and guide junior staff in estimating software usage.

The position requires strong cost estimation skills, ability to read drawings, and travel up to 40% domestically or internationally. A high school diploma and 8 years of related experience are expected.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Estimating techniques

Reading drawings/specs

Cost control

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

8 years related experience

Descrizione del lavoro

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team in a role that focuses on design/build, engineer, construction management, and guaranteed maximum price proposals. You will analyze bids, develop subcontractor scopes, and guide junior staff in estimating software usage.

The position requires strong cost estimation skills, ability to read drawings, and travel up to 40% domestically or internationally. A high school diploma and 8 years of related experience are expected.