Lead CSA Estimator

Linesight; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Tempe, AZ seeks a Lead CAS Estimator to head the estimating function across pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial, and manufacturing projects. You will lead seasoned teams, advance processes, and own critical cost analysis.

You will mentor the estimating staff, benchmark costs, manage external bid analyses, and report progress to clients and stakeholders to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Have grown your experience in estimating across pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors (15+ years).
• Proficient across estimating stages, peer reviews, and project benchmarking within highly technical facilities.
• Strong ability to build and mentor an estimating team and guide employees to deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage 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 data into estimates for clients
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables, ensuring quality controls are conducted within agreed timeframes
• Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis when required

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.