Estimator - Interior Specialty Construction

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Business Unit: CDM Service Group, Inc.

Location:

Omaha, NEBRASKA, US, 68138

Estimator
- Interior Specialty Construction

Location: Omaha, Nebraska(in-office)

Overview:

Join CDM'sOmaha-based

Centralized Estimating Department (CED), a team of estimating professionals supporting our portfolio of specialty constructionsubcontractingbusinesses across the United States. We are seeking an experienced estimator with a background in interior specialty construction, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, plaster, wall systems, and related trades. In this role,you'll collaborate with operations leaders, project teams, suppliers, and customers to developaccurateestimateshelpingsecure profitable commercial construction projects across our portfolio of companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepareaccurateand complete estimates for commercial construction projects.

• Review plans, specifications ,addenda,s chedules, and contract documents todetermineproject scope and requirements.

• Perform quantity takeoffs using
  
  BuzzBid.

• Solicit, evaluate,andcompare vendor and subcontractor quotations.

• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership tovalidateproject assumptions, labor strategies, and constructability considerations.

• Develop pricing strategies that align with market conditions and company objectives.

• Prepare proposals, bid packages, qualifications, clarifications, and other preconstruction documentation.

• Review contract language andidentifypotential risks.

• Assistwithchangeorder pricing, budgeting, and project cost analysis.

• Oversee follow-upsandconductall customer and prospective business correspondence with professionalism.

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and industry partners.

• Monitor market trends, material pricing, labor conditions, and competitive activity.

• Support multiple operating companies and project types as part of the Centralized Estimating Department.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and estimating best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• At least3 years of estimating experienceincommercialspecialtyconstruction.

• Experience with an interior specialty contractor or commercial subcontractor specializing in drywall, metal framing, ceilings, plaster, EIFS, wall systems, or related scopes.

• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating software such asBuzzBid,Quick Bid, OST, or comparable platforms.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proven experience with,andproficiencyin Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, hospitality, mission-critical, or advanced technology projects.

• Experience with ERP such as Penta or similarly situated platforms, i.e. Plexxis, Viewpoint, Sage.

• Experienceutilizingunit-cost databases and production-based estimating methods.

• Associate'sor Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, ora related field.

• Be part of a centralized team supporting multiple specialty construction businesses.

• Work onsome of themostlarge-scaleandcomplexcommercial constructionprojectsacross the country.

• Collaborate directly with operations leaders and executive leadership.

• Gain exposure to multiple markets, customers,and teams across the organization.

• Leverage the resources of a growing national organization while working as part of a close-knit Omaha-based team.

• Competitive benefits package and
  50 work-from-home days annually.

• Career advancement opportunities across our family of companies.

• A culture built on Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty, and Teamwork.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs