Senior Regional Electrical Estimator Lead

CDM Smith; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimator to manage estimating functions across a region, ensuring accurate cost data, bids, and proposals. You will collaborate with project managers and design teams to optimize pricing, contracts, and change orders.

The role requires extensive experience in estimating methods, cost control, and ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines. Travel and leadership responsibilities are expected as part of growth within CDM Smith.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating and construction contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Reads and comprehends drawings and specifications to identify missing elements during design development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the estimating functions for the assigned region, area or group.
• Implement estimating policies to meet corporate objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers on pricing, purchase orders and change orders.
• Supervise preparation of market cost studies and recommend database changes.
• Review project details with region leadership to determine strategies and resources.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior Estimator to manage estimating functions across a region, ensuring accurate cost data, bids, and proposals. You will collaborate with project managers and design teams to optimize pricing, contracts, and change orders.

The role requires extensive experience in estimating methods, cost control, and ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines. Travel and leadership responsibilities are expected as part of growth within CDM Smith.