About This Role
This role involves preparing various types of estimates and proposals for design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid projects. It suits a professional with extensive experience in estimating techniques and cost control, capable of managing bid day activities and guiding junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid estimates/proposals
- Analyze quotations both prior to and on bid day
- Evaluate 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
- Recognize and apply appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) structure
- Process and identify complete scope of project with limited levels of design definition
- Prepare opinions of probable construction cost estimates to applicable discipline
- Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and review same for completeness
- Assist in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions
- Contact subcontractors and suppliers for outsource pricing
- Provide guidance to more junior staff in estimating procedures and the use of estimating software
- Manage bid day and close out activities
- Perform additional duties as required
Requirements
- 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 in many trades
- Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts
- Good multi-tasking skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong personal computer and Estimating and On-Screen digitizing software skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 8 years of related experience
Important Details
About the Company
CDM Smith is committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, working on meaningful projects, and fostering personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. The company values passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives.
