Lead CSA Estimator

Linesight; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Dallas is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator to guide a seasoned estimating team through complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, and industrial projects. You will drive process robustness, mentor professionals, and ensure accurate cost plans while engaging clients and contractors to deliver value.

As a senior leader you will shape benchmarking strategies, manage external bid analyses, and provide clear updates to stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience leading estimating teams and executing peer reviews.
• Strong communication and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage.
• Develop and implement robust estimating processes and systems.
• Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure alignment with schedules.
• Own the external contractor bid analysis process.
• Develop benchmarking strategies and incorporate data into client estimates.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on deliverables and quality controls.
• Support change order estimates and cost analyses when required.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

15+ years estimating experience

Job description

Overview

As a Lead CAS Estimator at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage of the projects by managing relationships with the project team, general contractors and the client
• Develop and implement robust processes and systems for the estimating team
• Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure they are sufficient to carry out the work within agreed timeframes
• Own the external contractor bid analysis process
• Develop a benchmarking strategy for each industry and incorporate the relevant data into estimates for clients
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables, ensuring appropriate quality controls are conducted and completed within agreed timeframes
• Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis when required

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have grown your experience in estimating over 15 years with experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors
• Are proficient across all stages of estimating, peer reviews, project benchmarking within highly technical facilities
• Have a passion for building an estimating team, providing guidance and encouragement to your employees to successfully achieve deliverables
• Have excellent business development and negotiation skills with the ability to expertly represent clients with contractors
• Are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

The Salary range for this role is $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD but actual salary offered for this role is dependent on education, skillset and experience.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.