Senior Estimator: Lead Cost, Bids & Project Wins

CDM Smith; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Sitka, AK is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP and hard-bid estimates and proposals for diverse projects.

You will analyze quotations, evaluate bids for completeness and compliance, develop subcontractor scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the firm while mentoring junior staff. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 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

• Prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyzes quotations prior to and on bid day; evaluates bids for completeness of scope, delivery time and compliance with specifications.
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews for completeness.
• Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions and guides junior staff.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith in Sitka, AK is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, GMP and hard-bid estimates and proposals for diverse projects.

You will analyze quotations, evaluate bids for completeness and compliance, develop subcontractor scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the firm while mentoring junior staff. Travel may be required.