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Preconstruction Estimator - Life Science

WhoYou'llWork With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, bepart of a committed team ofover1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed intoa rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-classprofessional consultantandsurrounded byleaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as anMEPEstimator, Construction, you are joining a team that will challenge you andposition you for growth. In this role, you will work witha team ofindustry experts to helpthe world's leading companiessolve their most difficult problems. You willjoin ourConstructionPracticeandpartner with seasoned leaders, technicalspecialists, and subject matter expertsto deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

WhatYou'llDo

You'llwork individually and in teams tosupport capital projectsand implement solutionsfor ourclients.Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Create andsubmitwell organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks

• 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 intended use of the estimate

• Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates

• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs

• Manage project from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling,installation,and construction administration

• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and presentinga final price

• Developaccuratelabor and material costs withaccuratequantity take-offs

• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants,OEMs,and suppliers

• Develop andmaintainrelationships withtradecontractors and end-usersin targeted regions

• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams asrequiredtomaintaincurrent cost data

• Makean impact day-to-day with your skills andexpertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

• This rolewill require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

WhatYou'llBring

• 5+ years construction cost estimating experiencefocused onLife Science/Pharmaceuticalestimatingfrom conceptual stage through buyout

• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and proceduresutilizingestimating software

• Prior experienceutilizingon-screen takeoff orbluebeamand estimating databases

• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format

• Prior experience in gathering andutilizinghistorical cost information as well asa network of trusted subcontractors

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules

• Demonstrated ability to plan,organizeand manage multiple projects

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams andgather subcontractor input foroptimizingproject 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

• Experienceworking on large commercial/industrialprojects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)

• Read and understand construction,installation,and I&C documents: details and drawings

• Self-motivatedindividualwith good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)

• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred