Senior Cost Estimator – Remote, Global Projects

Colliers; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 149,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Colliers Global Occupier Services seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to support large industrial and office client accounts. You will act as a subject matter expert, guiding cost estimation throughout pre- and post-contract stages while partnering with PMs and real estate teams.

The role requires 10+ years in cost estimating, familiarity with industrial construction benchmarks, BIM/cost databases, and tools like RIB iTwo or CostX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management (pre-contract and post-contract) required.
• Special knowledge in typical cost benchmarks for industrial buildings and relevant factors.
• Ability to review cost plans for quality and accuracy before approval.
• Understanding of contract types (pre-construction partnering, Design-Bid-Build to Design & Build, cost plus, BTS-Lease).
• International experience on industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost management processes.
• Guide and support PMs in defining budgets based on project requirements, procurement strategy and codes.
• Identify cost risks and mitigation measures with project teams.
• Provide cost estimates from preliminary to detailed levels.
• Evaluate cost control measures and review forecasts to safeguard budget and cash flow.
• Apply cost/time efficient construction methods to help deliver on time and within budget.
• Support PMs in value engineering, price, and claim negotiations with GC.
• Collaborate closely with PM for project success and client targets.

Skills

Cost estimation

Construction management

Contract types knowledge

MS Office

BIM

RIB iTwo

CostX

International experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

RIB iTwo

CostX

Job description

Colliers Global Occupier Services seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to support large industrial and office client accounts. You will act as a subject matter expert, guiding cost estimation throughout pre- and post-contract stages while partnering with PMs and real estate teams.

The role requires 10+ years in cost estimating, familiarity with industrial construction benchmarks, BIM/cost databases, and tools like RIB iTwo or CostX.