Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator Life Sciences, ANS
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
- Youll develop standardized cost reporting and estimating tools for pharma and life sciences manufacturing projects.
- Youll validate project scope estimates and pricing against WBS demarcation matrices and regulatory standards.
- Youll analyze construction costs using benchmarks parametric data and market intelligence for labs cleanrooms and production facilities.
- Youll track design changes and report cost and schedule impacts.
- Youll identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Youll document assumptions exclusions and estimate deviations for audit readiness.
- Youll collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to reflect current market conditions.
- Youll prepare ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning and phasing.
- Youll align with client and internal stakeholders on estimates and delivery expectations.
- Youll ensure compliance with owner policies and regulatory frameworks (FDA EMA GMP ISO).
- Youll 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.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline
- 34 years of experience in cost management or estimating for life sciences pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated facilities
- Masters 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
- 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
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