Senior Estimator: Lead Cost & Bid Specialist

CDM Smith; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to support design/build, engineering, construction management, and hard-bid proposals across multiple projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and prepare cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit prices.

The role requires a HS diploma and 8 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Strong communication and cost-control skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 8 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to support design/build, engineering, construction management, and hard-bid proposals across multiple projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and prepare cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit prices.

The role requires a HS diploma and 8 years of related experience, with travel up to 40%. Strong communication and cost-control skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.