Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator Life Sciences, ANS
THE WORK:
- You’ll develop standardized cost reporting and estimating tools for pharma and life sciences manufacturing projects.
- You’ll validate project scope, estimates, and pricing against WBS, demarcation matrices, and regulatory standards.
- You’ll analyze construction costs using benchmarks, parametric data, and market intelligence for labs, cleanrooms, and production facilities.
- You’ll track design changes and report cost and schedule impacts.
- You’ll identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
- You’ll document assumptions, exclusions, and estimate deviations for audit readiness.
- You’ll collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to reflect current market conditions.
- You’ll prepare ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning and phasing.
- You’ll align with client and internal stakeholders on estimates and delivery expectations.
- You’ll ensure compliance with owner policies and regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, GMP, ISO).
- You’ll engage in occasional in-person collaboration with flexibility to support work-life balance.
- Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
- 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.
$100,000 - $165,000 a year
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 3–4+ years of experience in cost management or estimating for life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated facilities.
- Proven experience as a Cost Manager or Estimator supporting large-scale, complex projects, such as laboratories, cleanrooms, GMP manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for detailed cost analysis and reporting.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in regulated, compliance-driven environments.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Master’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field).
- Minimum of 7-10 years of cost management or estimating experience for civil, manufacturing, or life sciences/pharma projects.
- Proficiency in CostX or similar estimation tools.
- Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and trends (e.g., sustainability, modular manufacturing) to guide cost-effective options.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.
Clayton, NC
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