Senior Estimator: Lead Cost Estimates & Bid Strategy

CDM Smith; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, and construction management estimates for diverse projects. The role requires evaluating bids, performing quantity take-offs, and applying WBS structure to ensure complete, compliant proposals.

Travel up to 40% may be required as projects span domestic and international locations. A high school diploma with extensive estimating experience qualifies, with strong communication and computer skills preferred.

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.
• Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Good multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong personal computer and Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyses 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 techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, and construction management estimates for diverse projects. The role requires evaluating bids, performing quantity take-offs, and applying WBS structure to ensure complete, compliant proposals.

Travel up to 40% may be required as projects span domestic and international locations. A high school diploma with extensive estimating experience qualifies, with strong communication and computer skills preferred.