Senior Estimator - Lead Cost & Bid Development

Trinnex Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. in the United States is seeking an estimator with strong experience in design/build, engineer, and construction management estimating.

You will prepare opinions of probable construction costs, develop subcontractor scopes, and support bid day activities. This role requires excellent reading of drawings and specifications, knowledge of WBS, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
• Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Good multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong PC and Estimating/On-Screen digitizing software skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricings for project.
• Recognizes and applies appropriate WBS structure.
• Processes and identifies complete scope of project with limited 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 junior staff in estimating procedures and software.
• Manages bid day and close out activities.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Read drawings & specs

Conceptual estimates

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith Inc. in the United States is seeking an estimator with strong experience in design/build, engineer, and construction management estimating.

You will prepare opinions of probable construction costs, develop subcontractor scopes, and support bid day activities. This role requires excellent reading of drawings and specifications, knowledge of WBS, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.