Senior Estimator — Lead Cost & Bid Expert

CDM Smith; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Biloxi, Mississippi seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build estimates, analyze bids, and evaluate subcontractor proposals. The role requires evaluating price proposals, coordinating with vendors, and guiding junior staff in estimating practices.

The position involves travel up to 40% and opportunity to work on diverse projects, with emphasis on accuracy, cost control, and deliverables across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
• Ability to read drawings and identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to estimate multiple trades and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluates bids of subcontractors and suppliers for scope, delivery and specs.
• Enters quantity take-offs and material unit pricing.
• Develops subcontractor and vendor scopes for completeness.
• Mentors junior staff in estimating procedures and software.
• Manages bid day and close out activities.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith in Biloxi, Mississippi seeks an experienced estimator to prepare design/build estimates, analyze bids, and evaluate subcontractor proposals. The role requires evaluating price proposals, coordinating with vendors, and guiding junior staff in estimating practices.

The position involves travel up to 40% and opportunity to work on diverse projects, with emphasis on accuracy, cost control, and deliverables across disciplines.