**43431BR** **Requisition ID:** 43431BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** Job Description The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed and conceptual cost estimates for process industry infrastructure projects (with a strong preference for water and wastewater systems). This role requires deep technical knowledge of process mechanical systems, utility piping, yard piping, and industrial equipment installation. The Senior Estimator provides leadership in developing quantity takeoffs, coordinating design scope, supporting project teams, and mentoring junior estimators. Key Responsibilities Technical Estimating • Prepare detailed and conceptual quantity takeoffs for process industry infrastructure, including process mechanical systems, utility piping, and yard piping, with strong preference for water/wastewater experience. • Review and interpret plans, specifications, P&IDs, hydraulic profiles, process flow diagrams, and related technical documents to determine scope and cost. • Enter quantity takeoffs and unit pricing into Sage Timberline and generate complete OPCC reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Apply appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organize estimates effectively and consistently. • Coordinate vendor pricing for mechanical equipment, process systems, piping, valves, and associated materials. • Produce accurate, complete, and well organized estimate documentation, ensuring alignment with project scope and design definition. Collaboration & Coordination • Work closely with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and I&C design leads to clarify scope and ensure coordinated estimates. • Assist project teams during buyout, troubleshooting, and startup for mechanical/process scopes when required. • Maintain and update estimating tools, databases, historical cost records, and software systems. Leadership & Mentorship • Mentor and train junior estimators in estimating procedures, technical discipline understanding, and software usage. • Promote consistency, accuracy, and best practices across the estimating team. **Job Title:** Senior Estimator **Group:** GTSG **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications Education • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. • Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Experience • Minimum 12+ years of relevant estimating experience in process industry infrastructure, process mechanical, utility piping, yard piping, or heavy civil projects (water/wastewater preferred). • Strong understanding of process mechanical installation means and methods, including pumps, blowers, compressors, chemical systems, process piping, valves, and equipment setting. • Ability to perform both detailed and conceptual estimates across multiple mechanical and civil trades. • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret multidisciplinary drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams. Software Skills • Proficiency with Sage Timberline. • Experience with On-Screen Takeoff or similar digital takeoff tools. • Experience with Bluebeam for plan review and markup. • Familiarity with ACAD, Revit, and Civil 3D preferred. Additional Competencies • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, vendors, and other estimators. **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications • Professional certifications such as AACE, CPE, or equivalent. • Field experience with process mechanical or industrial utility installations. • Experience supporting estimate development on multidisciplinary process industry projects **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/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. 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