Lead Estimator, Global Strategic Delivery

The Global Strategic Delivery Lead Estimator will support significant projects for the Life Sciences and Food and Beverage industries at CRB. As part of CRB’s Project Operations & Risk group, this position reports to the Director of Estimating and focuses on tasks directed by the Vice President of Global Project Delivery. Engagement will occur throughout the conceptual and schematic design phases, where this role is responsible for using conceptual scope and cost modeling techniques to develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for CRB’s core markets.Additionally, the estimator has a key role in the pre-construction phase, supporting the conversion of opportunities into future projects. This client-facing position requires the ability to effectively communicate complex cost-related information to clients, ensuring transparency and fostering trust.The estimator collaborates closely with project teams to ensure that estimates align with project goals and budgets. As design progresses, this role involves managing trades or discipline estimators to develop detailed estimates that include labor, material, and other breakouts to support successful transitions to execution teams.When not supporting GSO projects, this position will support the business from the POR center group, often leading and developing cost estimates for other operational teams.ResponsibilitiesDevelop comprehensive conceptual and schematic cost estimates for all divisions and systems in support of engineering, construction and integrated delivery projects.Utilize historical data, quantity take-off, unit pricing, and systems/line count methodologies.Present estimates and cost models to project teams and clients.Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project goals and budgets.Lead risk analyses from both CRB and client perspectives.Maintain and update historical cost data and benchmark information.Manage and coordinate with trade or discipline estimators to develop detailed estimates.Manage estimating workload for GPD and work with the Director of Estimating on support needs.Responsible for quantification, pricing, reporting, and presentations of estimatesFunction as a Discipline Estimator or Lead Estimator when workload requiresMaintain relationships with national trade partnersMaintain historical dataMentor and train staff