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Construction Estimator - CSA Focused

Indianapolis, Indiana, us💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design for life science sector projects, including pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facilities.

Role type

Senior Construction Estimator (CSA focused)

Builds

Cost plans, estimates, cash commit forecasts, and Life Cycle Costing models for construction projects.

Domain

Construction cost management, Life Science (Pharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D, CGMP facilities)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Cost estimation, CSI Masterformat measurement, 3rd party estimate review, value engineering, labor market analysis, cash flow forecasting, benchmarking integration, design stage understanding

Preferred skills

CostX software, AACE membership, program-level cost management

Technologies

CostX, measurement software

Responsibilities

Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design; Supporting Client land acquisitions; Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones; Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels; Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises; Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle; Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions & tax; Supporting clients with monthly presentations; Delivering Life Cycle Costing models; Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture; Undertaking reviews of 3rd party estimates to identify alignment with the market; Preparation of estimates for project change orders and review of EPCM submissions.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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