Senior Estimator | Lead Costing & Bid Strategy

CDM Smith; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and enter quantity take-offs to ensure complete scope and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include developing subcontractor and vendor scopes, guiding junior staff in estimating procedures, and coordinating with the broader estimating function.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Bid analysis

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates for diverse projects. You will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor bids, and enter quantity take-offs to ensure complete scope and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include developing subcontractor and vendor scopes, guiding junior staff in estimating procedures, and coordinating with the broader estimating function.