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CDM Smith

Flex Staff Cost Estimator

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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.

$76,013 / year median in Kansas

+9% projected growth

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Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/meet-cdm-smith) Join Us! CDM Smith
  • where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description Job Duties:
  • Prepare detailed, discipline-specific, and total project cost estimates using industry-standard cost estimating tools such as MII ( MCACES II), PACES , RSMeans, and Success Estimator in accordance with Federal standards.
  • Analyze contractor cost proposals, bids, and change orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
FAR , DFARS
, Davis-Bacon, and Federal agency-specific regulations.
  • Interpret and quantify drawings, specifications, and statements of work to develop cost estimates and supporting documentation at various design and project stages (conceptual through final design).
  • Incorporate and reference Unified Facilities Criteria ( UFC ), Service Instructions, and other applicable codes, standards, and design guides to ensure cost estimates reflect compliant and constructible solutions.
  • Develop and maintain cost models, pricing databases, and historical cost data to support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Oversight Specialists ( COS ), Engineers, and Contracting Officers to ensure consistency and alignment between cost estimates, project scopes, and technical requirements.
  • Support value engineering efforts by identifying cost-saving opportunities, evaluating alternative materials or methods, and providing recommendations that balance cost, schedule, and performance.
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