Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator 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 specifications and other requirements.
• Enter 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.
• Develops subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews them for completeness.
• Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
• Contacts 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred:
  Electrical with industrial, water, or wastewater experience.
• Travel commitment: 15%.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications and identify missing elements during design development.
• Ability to perform conceptual estimates in multiple trades and review estimates across many trades.
• Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
• Good multi‑tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient with personal computers, estimating and on‑screen digitizing software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

United States – Nationwide

Minimum: $102,170 | Maximum: $178,776

Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.