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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction

Allentown, Pennsylvania, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Client-facing cost management and quantity surveying for large-scale life sciences and advanced manufacturing construction projects.

Role type

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Builds

Capital projects for life sciences and advanced manufacturing clients

Domain

Construction (Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Cost estimation, bid analysis, contract administration, change order management, cost reporting, vendor prequalification, dispute resolution, value engineering, commercial risk management

Preferred skills

RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes

Technologies

Cost Estimating Software, Take-off Software, Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms

Responsibilities

Advise clients on cost strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review project estimates and value engineering recommendations; manage cost reporting, forecasts, and commercial risk registers; control costs through payment assessments, change orders, and dispute resolution; manage final accounting, post-contract audits, and handover procedures.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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