Lead Estimator - Life Sciences & Industrial Projects

Linesight; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Atlanta is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator to guide highly experienced teams, nurture collaboration, and drive value for clients. You will lead estimating during the construction stage, manage relationships with project teams, general contractors, and clients, and shape robust processes for the estimating function.

With 15+ years in estimating across pharma, life sciences or manufacturing, you will benchmark performance, ensure timely work, and mentor a growing team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing.
• Proficient across all stages of estimating, peer reviews, and project benchmarking in technical facilities.
• Enjoy building an estimating team and guiding employees to deliverables.
• Excellent business development and negotiation skills to represent clients with contractors.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong relationship builder with teams and clients.

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 carry out 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 and quality controls.
• Support post-budget setting with expert guidance on change orders and cost analysis.

Job description

Linesight in Atlanta is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator to guide highly experienced teams, nurture collaboration, and drive value for clients. You will lead estimating during the construction stage, manage relationships with project teams, general contractors, and clients, and shape robust processes for the estimating function.

With 15+ years in estimating across pharma, life sciences or manufacturing, you will benchmark performance, ensure timely work, and mentor a growing team.