Senior Regional Electrical Estimator: Cost & Strategy Lead

CDM Smith; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimating professional to lead and administer estimating functions across regions. The role involves coordinating with project managers on procurement, subcontracting, and change orders, while ensuring accuracy of cost databases and final proposals.

Travel of 20–40% may be required. A strong background in cost control, estimator techniques, and reading drawings is essential to deliver competitive bids and maintain project profitability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 10 years of related experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Travel may be required depending on duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Manages estimating functions in assigned region, area or group.
• Implements established estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Collaborates with project managers on procurement, POs, subcontracts and change orders.
• Prepares market cost studies and materials/methods databases; recommends changes.
• Reviews final estimates and proposals to ensure accuracy for formal quotation.

Skills

Estimating

Cost estimation

Proposal support

Team leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced estimating professional to lead and administer estimating functions across regions. The role involves coordinating with project managers on procurement, subcontracting, and change orders, while ensuring accuracy of cost databases and final proposals.

Travel of 20–40% may be required. A strong background in cost control, estimator techniques, and reading drawings is essential to deliver competitive bids and maintain project profitability.