Senior Cost Estimator, Enterprise Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +25 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and sustain processes for efficient cost management protocols.

• Provide guidance and support to the central Real Estate team as a Cost Estimator for internal construction initiatives globally.

• Assist Project Managers in establishing realistic construction project budgets that reflect project specifications, procurement strategies, contract types, regional building codes, and market conditions.

• Identify major cost risks and create mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

• Deliver cost estimates from the preliminary to detailed phases of the project life cycle.

• Assess the effectiveness of cost control measures implemented by project teams during execution.

• Review cost forecasts and reports to ensure adherence to budget and cash-out plans.

• Leverage expertise in cost- and time-efficient construction techniques to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Assist Project Managers with value engineering, pricing, and negotiation of claims with General Contractors.

• Work closely with Project Managers to facilitate project success and achieve client growth objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a focus on construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management, including both pre-contract and post-contract phases.

• Specialized knowledge of standard cost benchmarks for industrial facilities, such as manufacturing, testing, R&D facilities, warehouses, and offices.

• Understanding of relevant cost-influencing factors.

• Ability to critically evaluate and challenge cost plans for quality and precision prior to management approval.

• In-depth knowledge of applicable contract types, including pre-construction project partnering, Design-Bid-Build, Design & Build, Open Book/cost plus fees, and BTS-Lease.

• International experience in industrial construction projects.

• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with digital design methodologies such as BIM and cost databases.

• Organized and structured work approach with a self-starter attitude.

• Expertise in RIB iTwo, CostX, or comparable tools is required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical benefits, which include prescription, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• 10 days of sick leave.

• A minimum of 15 days of vacation each year.

• Unlimited time off eligibility for select senior-level positions.

• 10 paid holidays annually.

• Two personal flex days each year.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents after 90 days of employment.

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents, including adoptive and foster parents, after 90 days of employment.

• Annual bonus based on both company and individual performance.