Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Construction Quantity Surveyor (Lead or Mid-Career), ANS
THE WORK:
- You'll develop detailed cost plans and estimates in close collaboration with clients, factoring in unique pharmaceutical and life sciences requirements like site layout, GMP, and operational constraints.
- You'll prepare and present cost estimates, budget updates, and strategic cost advice to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- You'll drive value engineering and provide strategic cost insights to guide decision-making, with a constant focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- You'll manage the full RFP process and oversee pre- and post-contract administration, ensuring adherence to stringent validation and regulatory protocols.
- You'll perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations while maintaining rigorous quality assurance across all team deliverables to mitigate risk.
- You'll serve as the key liaison between site managers, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution within pharma/life sciences protocols.
- You'll prepare and maintain critical project documents—including reports, contracts, and risk assessments—ensuring full traceability and audit readiness.
- You'll lead client meetings, monitor internal resources, and ensure follow-through on action items to maintain stakeholder alignment and transparency.
- You'll review landlord leases and project documentation for compliance, advising on strategic improvements to meet client and regulatory standards.
- You'll work onsite at our client's location to enable seamless project delivery and cultivate strong, trusted partnerships.
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
$125,000 - $160,000 biweekly
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects
- Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects
- Master's degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
- Experience with mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, laboratories, manufacturing plants)
- MRICS status preferred
- Field experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and forecasting tools
- Proficient in advanced functions in CostX (or similar) to produce estimates, bills, etc.
- Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (e.g., sustainability, cleanroom construction, GMP compliance) and their cost implications
- Post-contract administration and project close-out skills, with experience in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, AACE, FDA, EMA)
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