Senior Estimator — Lead Cost & Bid Strategy

CDM Smith; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 102.000 - 179.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build and construction cost estimates, analyze quotations, and manage bid day. You will review subcontractor bids, enter take-offs, and develop scopes across projects.

The role involves coordinating with senior estimators, supporting estimating software usage, and traveling up to 40% as project demands require. This position offers dynamic growth within a leading engineering firm.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build and construction cost estimates, analyze quotations, and manage bid day. You will review subcontractor bids, enter take-offs, and develop scopes across projects.

The role involves coordinating with senior estimators, supporting estimating software usage, and traveling up to 40% as project demands require. This position offers dynamic growth within a leading engineering firm.