Position Title: Senior Estimator - Life Science/Pharmaceutical Construction

Location: USA Client Site - Ohio

Req Id: JR103974

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Columbus, OH. This role will oversee the development of detailed cost estimates, budgets, bid packages, and pricing strategies from early design through final proposal. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction estimating expertise, subcontractor and vendor knowledge, and the ability to identify cost risks and opportunities while ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare Project Management Plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.

Perform quantity take off and prepare complete estimates using Microsoft Excel, BIMS, Revit, Success etc.

Input Work Plan and project assignments into appropriate software platform.

Evaluate documents and communicate the client's specific goals and expectations to all project team members.

Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.

Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary while maintaining communications with the client and providing monthly/weekly/daily reports.

Organize the utilization of project control tools such as Company tools, Prolog, Expedition, and Primavera software.

Coordinate with cost management group for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation and maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.

Achieve the client's objectives by successfully managing the client's project, goals and objectives.

Coordinate and review team member timesheets and be responsible for ongoing client billing.

Grow professional network.

Maintain reporting, filing, record keeping, and back up of electronic files in keeping with established standards.

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.

Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.

Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.

Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.

Evaluate documents and communicate the client's specific goals and expectations to all project team members.

Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.

Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.

Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget

reconciliation.

Organize and maintain framework for project team proce

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