Estimator - Life Science (MA)

About the role

We are looking for a talented Estimator - Life Sciences to join our dedicated team in Burlington, Massachusetts. In this role, you'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our life sciences clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit well-organized, high-quality written estimates for all portions of a construction project, including key clarifications related to that cost.
• Leverage knowledge of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire market and relationships with trade partners.
• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs.
• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C, and documents to gain a full understanding of the intended use of the estimate.
• Collaborate with the design and CQV teams and offer cost-effective alternates.
• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs.
• Manage projects from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling, installation, and construction administration.
• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and present a final price.
• Develop accurate labor and material costs with accurate quantity take-offs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, CQV team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data.
• Occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

Requirements

• 7+ years of construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from the conceptual stage through buyout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software.
• Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or Bluebeam and estimating databases.
• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format and ability to put into an Excel format for proposals.
• Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry-related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Ability to read and understand construction, installation, and IFC documents: details and drawings.
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Procore Experience.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go.

Specialties: Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.