Preconstruction Estimator, Life Science

About the role

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit well organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks
• 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 intended use of the estimate
• Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates
• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs
• Manage project 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, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions
• Coincide with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
• This role will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings

Requirements

• 5+ years construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from 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
• 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
• A 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)
• Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred