Senior Estimating Lead - Life Sciences & Industrial

Linesight; South Carolina; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator in the United States with 15+ years in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing to lead a seasoned estimating team and drive cost strategy.

You will develop robust estimating processes, own external bid analyses, benchmark industry data, and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders while ensuring quality controls and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience leading estimating teams and processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage by managing relationships with 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.

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator in the United States with 15+ years in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing to lead a seasoned estimating team and drive cost strategy.

You will develop robust estimating processes, own external bid analyses, benchmark industry data, and provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders while ensuring quality controls and on-time delivery.