Estimator - Life Sciences

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Burlington, MA, is seeking an Estimator - Life Sciences to support capital projects for life sciences clients. The role combines independent work and team collaboration to deliver accurate cost estimates and options for bid packages.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in life sciences cost estimating, strong CSI/Excel experience, and proficiency with Bluebeam and on-screen takeoff. Some travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years 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 able 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.
• 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 IFC documents: details and drawings.
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).

Responsibilities

• Create and submit well-organized, high-quality written estimates for all portions of a construction project, including key clarifications related to that cost.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Market and have 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.
• 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.

Skills

Life Sciences estimating

Cost estimating

Takeoffs

Excel

Bluebeam

CSI Estimating

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

On-screen takeoff

Estimating databases

Procore

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Estimator - Life Sciences to join our dedicated team at our office 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create and submit well-organized, high-quality written estimates for all portions of a construction project, including key clarifications related to that cost.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Market and have 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & 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 able 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.
• 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 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.

The salary offered for this role is between $141,000 and $188,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

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. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.