Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction-level cost estimates for complex capital projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop cost plans, project budgets, and financial forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of estimating standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Analyze market conditions, labor availability, material pricing, escalation trends, and regional cost drivers to inform estimate development.
• Develop and maintain cost benchmarking data and historical cost information to improve estimate accuracy.
• Partner with project controls teams to align estimating activities with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Participate in value engineering workshops and cost optimization initiatives with project stakeholders.
• Review contractor bids, change orders, third-party estimates, and cost proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Support project governance reviews and client presentations by providing cost analysis and estimating insights.
• Identify project cost risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality and consistency of estimating deliverables across projects and programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to support successful project execution.
• Contribute estimating expertise to business development pursuits, proposals, and project opportunities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior estimating professionals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through process enhancements, technology adoption, and data-driven decision making.
• Stay informed on industry trends, pricing changes, procurement strategies, and cost estimating best practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction cost estimating methodologies across multiple project phases.
• Understanding of key construction cost drivers, including labor, materials, equipment, logistics, indirect costs, and escalation.
• Experience supporting capital project cost management and project controls functions.
• Ability to develop detailed estimates, cost plans, benchmarking analyses, and financial models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience presenting cost analyses and recommendations to project teams, clients, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence project decisions through data-driven insights.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost estimating software tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing junior staff.

Preferred Experience

• Experience estimating large-scale capital construction projects within advanced manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure, or commercial sectors.
• Experience utilizing parametric estimating techniques and benchmarking methodologies.
• Familiarity with industry cost databases and estimating software platforms.
• Knowledge of construction delivery methods including Design-Build, CMAR, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Experience supporting program-level budgeting and capital planning initiatives.
• Exposure to project controls, scheduling integration, and capital program management practices.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating, cost management, project controls, or capital project advisory services.
• Experience preparing and managing estimates for medium- to large-scale capital construction projects.
• Experience leading estimating efforts and coordinating cross-functional project teams.
• Professional certifications such as AACE (CCP), RICS, CEP, or PMP are preferred