Senior Lead Estimator – Industrial & Life Sciences

Linesight; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Dallas is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator to guide a seasoned estimating team through complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, and industrial projects. You will drive process robustness, mentor professionals, and ensure accurate cost plans while engaging clients and contractors to deliver value.

As a senior leader you will shape benchmarking strategies, manage external bid analyses, and provide clear updates to stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating experience in pharma, life sciences, petrochemical, industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience leading estimating teams and executing peer reviews.
• Strong communication and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage.
• Develop and implement robust estimating processes and systems.
• Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure alignment with schedules.
• Own the external contractor bid analysis process.
• Develop benchmarking strategies and incorporate data into client estimates.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on deliverables and quality controls.
• Support change order estimates and cost analyses when required.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

15+ years estimating experience

Job description

Linesight in Dallas is seeking a Lead CAS Estimator to guide a seasoned estimating team through complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, petrochemical, and industrial projects. You will drive process robustness, mentor professionals, and ensure accurate cost plans while engaging clients and contractors to deliver value.

As a senior leader you will shape benchmarking strategies, manage external bid analyses, and provide clear updates to stakeholders across the project lifecycle.