Estimator - Pharma Capital Projects

The Spear Group Full-Time Opportunity w/ Benefits

Position: Estimator – Pharma Capital Projects

Location: Highland Park, New Jersey

Position Summary:

The Spear Group has a great opportunity for an experienced pharma project Estimator to support our life sciences / biopharma world class client. The owner’s side Estimator will play a critical role on the biopharma client's capital construction project team. This individual will be responsible for preparing bids, and working closely with project managers, engineers, and the owner / stakeholder assessing overall scope and cost of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager (PM) with the development/review of high-level cost estimates.
  • Estimates may be OOM, concept, programming, BOD level for funding appropriation
• Assist PM with development of detailed cost estimates.
  • Estimates may be check estimates/review for budgeting and detailed bid reviews.
• Assist PM with value engineering related activities.
• Provide cost estimates for identified risks.
• Lead development of cost related templates and documentation.
  • Provide review and check estimated costs in forecasts and future spending requirements
• Develop a change order/contingency management process and robust method of assessing legitimate Change Orders.
• Provide procurement strategy recommendations to Project Managers when required.
• Assist PM with setting up project profile in system and assist with collation of bid documents for upload and issue to vendors.
• Assist PM with bid review and normalization process.
• Assist in preparing cost status reports for entire project portfolio for dissemination to Program Managers.
• Provide monthly updates of actual/forecast spend targets to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Assist Program Analysts with any cost/procurement/contract related queries.
• Provide benchmark data for use in measuring performance.

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 8 years of estimating experience preferably in pharmaceutical construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor costs specific to industrial and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Proficient in using estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, etc.) and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of construction codes, regulations, and industry standards relevant to industrial and pharma construction.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to develop accurate, reliable cost estimates.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.

• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team

On-Site Role

Compensation based of relevant experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Spear Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All personnel actions are affected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. As a responsible organization, we resolutely support the concept and practice of Equal Employment Opportunity. We uphold federal, state, and local civil rights laws and work to ensure that all of our personnel actions and policies are in compliance. Additionally, we recognize and value the importance and diversity of our work force and support its various cultures. The Companies are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights and contributions of our employees.