Senior Estimating Lead - Pharma & Life Sciences

Linesight; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight seeks a Lead CAS Estimator in the United States to lead a seasoned estimating team across pharma and manufacturing sectors. You will drive estimating leadership during construction, develop robust processes, benchmark costs, and manage bid analyses with contractors and clients.

Expect to oversee cost plans, guide change orders, and report progress to stakeholders while maintaining quality controls. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 USD; interviews can be in person or virtual.

Qualifications

• 15+ years estimating experience in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficient across all stages of estimating and benchmarking in technical facilities.
• Experience building and guiding an estimating team and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage by managing relationships with the project team, general contractors and 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 data into client estimates.
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables with quality controls within timeframes.
• Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis.

Job description

Linesight seeks a Lead CAS Estimator in the United States to lead a seasoned estimating team across pharma and manufacturing sectors. You will drive estimating leadership during construction, develop robust processes, benchmark costs, and manage bid analyses with contractors and clients.

Expect to oversee cost plans, guide change orders, and report progress to stakeholders while maintaining quality controls. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 USD; interviews can be in person or virtual.