Senior Construction Estimator (Generalist)

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator (Generalist) to lead estimating for the Project Delivery and Construction team. The role supports preconstruction activities, project estimating, and business development efforts across life sciences, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing facilities.

The position offers flexible work arrangements including remote or hybrid options for candidates located away from offices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project delivery related to construction estimating activities including preconstruction and procurement.
• Strong experience in takeoffs, rate checks and calculations required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Construction Management, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Coordinate input information for the estimating process for projects and proposals.
• Prepare project estimates using drawings, specs, scope, basis of design, and other data.
• Prepare service and constructed cost estimates to support project objectives.
• Mentor Preconstruction staff and support pricing strategies across projects.

Skills

Takeoffs

Rate checks

Calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Estimating/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Database estimating software

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, you’ll grow your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We deliver comprehensive turnkey construction management services spanning the entire execution process - from pre-design consulting, and constructability analysis, through occupancy - across geographic regions, industry sectors, and facility types. Our philosophy is to work collaboratively with our clients, design teams, and trade partners actively applying the latest construction industry best practices.

We are looking for a talented Senior Construction Estimator (Generalist) to join our industry-leading Project Delivery and Construction team.

This role offers flexible work arrangements: it may be remote for candidates not located near one of our offices, or hybrid for those within commuting distance.

In this role, you will perform all estimating functions and oversee the practice of estimating for the PD group as needed. You’ll provide estimating services to projects and business development efforts and assist the Senior Director of Preconstruction in supervising Estimating department personnel.

Position Responsibilities

• Works with Project Directors, Project Managers, Design Teams, and other personnel to coordinate the acquisition of input information for the estimating process for projects and proposals
• Prepares project estimates using drawings, specifications, scope, basis of design, and other project information as input.
• Prepares service estimates for projects as required to support the achievement of project objectives.
• Prepares constructed cost estimates for projects as required to support the achievement of project objectives.
• Utilizes and maintains estimating software programs and systems for the project and trains others on how to use the program.
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution.
• Evaluates historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, force reports, and productivity reports, and incorporates relevant data into company unit cost, material, and labor factors.
• Monitors subcontract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to budgeted costs, determines the bases for variances, and adjusts estimating systems, models, and unit pricing to adjust future estimates.
• Review design options and recommend the best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Maintains relationships in the industry to facilitate the acquisition of estimating data and processes.
• Prepares estimates to support the change management process for projects.
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required.
• Mentors Preconstruction Department personnel for estimating topics, evaluates opportunities for their improvement and advancement, and recommends actions to act upon those opportunities.
• Assists the Sr. Director of Preconstruction in evaluating department resource requirements and managing department staff levels to support those requirements.
• Assists the Sr. Director of Preconstruction in recruiting, hiring & evaluating the performance of Preconstruction Department personnel as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in project delivery related to construction estimating activities including preconstruction and procurement.
• Strong experience in takeoffs, rate checks and calculations required
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Estimating, Construction Management, or related discipline
• We are seeking candidates with construction estimating experience in one or more of the following sectors:
  Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Laboratories, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Higher Education, and Healthcare (including Hospitals)

Context, Environment, & Safety

• This position requires 10% travel, or as necessary for the project assigned.
• The position will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• The position will visit construction sights and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with Microsoft Office software with extensive knowledge in Excel, word, and project.
• Experience with database estimating and project management software
• Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization.
• Acts in an ethical, professional, and respectful manner at all times
• Has the ability to build and sustain long-term relationships of mutual value through teamwork
• Is driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning, and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends, and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,500 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com.

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.