Senior Life Sciences Estimator — Large-Scale Projects

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC in Burlington, MA is seeking an Estimator - Life Sciences to support capital projects for our life sciences clients. You will create high-quality estimates, review plans, and collaborate with design/CQV teams while traveling for project visits as needed.

Bring 7+ years of life sciences estimating experience, proficiency in Bluebeam, CSI formats, and strong Excel skills to develop accurate labor and material costs and to deliver compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from the conceptual stage through buyout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software.
• Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or Bluebeam and estimating databases.
• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format and able to put into an Excel format for proposals.
• Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry-related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Read and understand construction, installation, and IFC documents: details and drawings.
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).

Responsibilities

• Create and submit well-organized, high-quality written estimates for all portions of a construction project, including key clarifications related to that cost.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Market and have relationships with trade partners.
• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs.
• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C, and documents to gain a full understanding of the intended use of the estimate.
• Collaborate with the design and CQV teams and offer cost-effective alternates.
• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs.
• Manage projects from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling, installation, and construction administration.
• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and present a final price.
• Develop accurate labor and material costs with accurate quantity take-offs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, CQV team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.
• This role will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

Skills

Life Sciences estimating

On-screen takeoff

Excel

Subcontractor relations

Project scheduling understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel (Advanced)

Procore

Estimating software

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC in Burlington, MA is seeking an Estimator - Life Sciences to support capital projects for our life sciences clients. You will create high-quality estimates, review plans, and collaborate with design/CQV teams while traveling for project visits as needed.

Bring 7+ years of life sciences estimating experience, proficiency in Bluebeam, CSI formats, and strong Excel skills to develop accurate labor and material costs and to deliver compelling proposals.