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Intermediate Estimator

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CDM Smith

Oct 12

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Chennai

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering & master’s degree in construction management or equivalent
  • Experience: Minimum 6+ years of relevant estimating experience with Construction field experience preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
  • Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Work experience using ACAD, Revit, Civil 3D will be preferred.
  • Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to perform conceptual & Design estimates in multiple trades and review estimates in many trades.
  • Ability to estimate many types of projects/contracts.
  • Strong personal computer skills including intermediate knowledge of estimating, and On-Screen digitizing software.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills essential.
  • Fluent command of spoken and written English.
  • Certifications: Professional certification’s will be preferred like AACE and CPE etc.

Responsibilities

  • 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. Assists in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions as below. Produce Quantity take off’s by reviewing plans and specifications in assigned areas. identifies specific discipline take offs within their specialized disciplines (Concrete structures, Steel structures, Mechanical piping, Electrical and HVAC) Enter quantity take offs in Sage Timberline, material unit pricing as applicable to specific discipline and create a final OPCC report to internal & External client. Good understanding about water/wastewater infrastructure and associated country codal requirements (US/Middle East etc.,) Coordinate estimate material pricing from vendors and other sources. Complete general administration and record keeping duties including computer input and upkeep of estimating software. Assist with project buy out, trouble shooting and/or start up for their specific discipline when requested by Project staff. Close coordination with respective design discipline lead for scope definition

FAQs

What is the required education for the Intermediate Estimator position?

A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in construction management or equivalent is required.

How many years of experience are necessary for this role?

A minimum of 6+ years of relevant estimating experience is necessary, with construction field experience preferred.

What software skills are preferred for this position?

Experience using ACAD, Revit, and Civil 3D is preferred.

Are there any certifications preferred for this role?

Yes, professional certifications such as AACE and CPE are preferred.

What skills are essential for this position?

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a fluent command of spoken and written English.

Is any travel required for the Intermediate Estimator position?

No, the amount of travel required for this position is 0%.

Will there be background checks and drug testing for this position?

Yes, CDM Smith reserves the right to conduct background checks and drug testing for designated positions.

What types of projects will the Intermediate Estimator be estimating?

The estimator will work on many types of projects/contracts, specifically in areas such as water/wastewater infrastructure.

What technical skills are required for the job?

The ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications, along with strong personal computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of estimating and on-screen digitizing software, is required.

What is the employment type for this position?

The employment type for this position is Regular, and it falls under the Fulltime-Regular assignment category.

More than an engineering & construction firm, we are a family passionate about meaningful projects and each other.

Real Estate
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construction firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

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