Cost Engineer - Life Sciences Construction
Core
Cost management support for complex, highly regulated Life Sciences construction projects, focusing on cost controls, payment applications, forecasting, and change management.
Role type
Cost Engineer (Construction)
Builds
Large-scale pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, manufacturing, and research facilities.
Domain
Life Sciences Construction
Required skills
Cost engineering, quantity surveying, project controls, cost forecasting, earned value analysis, change order management, contract administration, budget development, risk management, commercial governance, Microsoft Excel, ERP platforms
Preferred skills
Experience with GMP/reimbursable/target cost/lump sum contracts, large-scale commercial/industrial/semiconductor/data center projects, professional certifications (CCP, CEP, PQS, MRICS)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, ERP platforms
Responsibilities
Review and validate GMP payment applications; develop and maintain detailed project budgets; perform cost analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis; review and validate change orders and claims; review contractor cost estimates and bid submissions; identify commercial and financial risks; prepare cost reports and forecasts; collaborate with project management and procurement teams; identify cost efficiencies and value engineering opportunities; manage third-party quantity surveyors; maintain historical cost data and benchmarking information.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
