Regional Estimating Lead for Life Sciences Projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB in the United States is seeking a Regional Lead Estimator to advance pre-construction efforts across our core markets, developing accurate cost estimates during conceptual and schematic design phases while guiding a team of estimators.

You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to align estimates with scope, budgets, and targets, while leveraging historical data and unit pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10-15 years of multi-discipline estimating experience.
• Experience in life sciences, food & beverage, industrial, or commercial sectors.
• Strong understanding of design-build and integrated delivery methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of conceptual and schematic cost estimates for engineering, construction, and integrated delivery projects.
• Utilize historical data, quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and systems/line count methodologies.
• Present cost models and estimates to internal teams and clients, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to align estimates with project scope and financial targets.
• Manage and coordinate trade or discipline estimators to produce detailed estimates including labor, materials, and other cost components.
• Conduct risk analyses from both CRB and client perspectives.
• Maintain and update historical cost data and benchmarking tools.
• Support the conversion of opportunities into active projects during the pre-construction phase.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the development of estimating standards and tools within the region.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

WinEst

Sage Estimating

Job description

CRB in the United States is seeking a Regional Lead Estimator to advance pre-construction efforts across our core markets, developing accurate cost estimates during conceptual and schematic design phases while guiding a team of estimators.

You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to align estimates with scope, budgets, and targets, while leveraging historical data and unit pricing.