Senior Estimator – Lead Costing & Bid Strategy

CDM Smith; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to support design/build and construction management bids. You will prepare estimates, analyze quotations, and develop subcontractor scopes to ensure complete, compliant bids.

Travel up to 40% may be required. The role emphasizes cost control, reviewing drawings, and mentoring junior staff in estimating practices. Join CDM Smith to contribute to diverse projects and advance your career.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals.
• Analyze quotations both prior to and on bid day.
• Evaluate bids of sub-contractors and suppliers for scope, time, and specs.
• Enter quantity take-offs and material unit pricing.
• Recognize and apply appropriate WBS.
• Process and identify complete project scope with limited design.
• Prepare opinions of probable construction costs.
• Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews for completeness.
• Assist in coordination of estimating functions.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing.
• Provide guidance to junior staff in estimating procedures and software.
• Manage bid day and close out activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-trade estimates

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Estimator to support design/build and construction management bids. You will prepare estimates, analyze quotations, and develop subcontractor scopes to ensure complete, compliant bids.

Travel up to 40% may be required. The role emphasizes cost control, reviewing drawings, and mentoring junior staff in estimating practices. Join CDM Smith to contribute to diverse projects and advance your career.