Senior Regional Electrical Estimator

CDM Smith; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced estimator to lead regional estimating efforts, manage budgets and staffing, and support project managers on procurement and change orders.

The role emphasizes applying established estimating policies, maintaining cost databases, and delivering accurate final estimates and bid packages. Collaboration with design leads is essential to ensure constructability and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Travel up to 40% may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating functions for the assigned region, including budgets and staffing.
• Implement established estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers on procurement, change orders, and subcontracts.
• Supervise market cost studies and recommend database updates.
• Review final estimates and bid packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with design leads to ensure cost effectiveness and constructability.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Project leadership

Proposals

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Job description

CDM Smith in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced estimator to lead regional estimating efforts, manage budgets and staffing, and support project managers on procurement and change orders.

The role emphasizes applying established estimating policies, maintaining cost databases, and delivering accurate final estimates and bid packages. Collaboration with design leads is essential to ensure constructability and cost effectiveness.