Senior Estimator | Lead Cost Estimation for Complex Builds

CDM Smith; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an estimator to prepare design/build and related cost estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, develop cost opinions, and assist in coordinating estimating activities with project teams.

You will evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, define scopes, and support junior staff. Domestic and international travel up to 40% may be required as project demands dictate.

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 pricing 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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Estimating software

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen digitizing software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an estimator to prepare design/build and related cost estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, develop cost opinions, and assist in coordinating estimating activities with project teams.

You will evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, define scopes, and support junior staff. Domestic and international travel up to 40% may be required as project demands dictate.