Senior Estimator - Lead Cost & Bid Strategy

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to perform cost analysis, prepare bids, and manage subcontractor quotations across multiple projects. The role requires reading drawings, developing estimates, and guiding junior staff in estimating procedures.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with a focus on delivering accurate cost models and timely bids to support project success.

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.

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.
• Provides guidance to more junior staff in estimating procedures and the use of estimating software.
• Manages bid day and close out activities.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Material pricing

Reading drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to perform cost analysis, prepare bids, and manage subcontractor quotations across multiple projects. The role requires reading drawings, developing estimates, and guiding junior staff in estimating procedures.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with a focus on delivering accurate cost models and timely bids to support project success.