Senior Estimator

CDM Smith•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. This role involves preparing estimates and proposals for various project types including design/build, engineer, construction management, guaranteed maximum price, and hard-bid projects. The Senior Estimator will analyze quotations, evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids, and enter quantity take-offs and material unit pricing. This position requires a strong understanding of work breakdown structures, the ability to process complete project scopes with limited design definition, and prepare probable construction cost estimates. The role also includes developing and reviewing subcontractor and vendor scopes, assisting in corporate estimating functions, contacting subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, managing bid day and close-out activities, and providing guidance to junior staff. The company emphasizes an unmatched employee experience, meaningful projects, career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
8 years of related experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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 the specifications and other requirements.
Enters 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.
Develop subcontractor and vendor scopes and reviews same for completeness.
Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
Contact 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.