Regional Lead Estimator - Food & Beverage

Overview

Lead estimator creating cost estimates for F&B projects and managing estimator team.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• risk analysis
• data benchmarking
• quantity take‑offs
• team coordination
• mentoring

Tasks

-Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to align estimates with project scope and financial targets. -Support the conversion of opportunities into active projects during the pre-construction phase. -Conduct risk analyses from both CRB and client perspectives. -Manage and coordinate trade or discipline estimators to produce detailed estimates including labor, materials, and other cost components. -Utilize historical data, quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and systems/line count methodologies. -Lead the development of conceptual and schematic cost estimates for engineering, construction, and integrated delivery projects. -Maintain and update historical cost data and benchmarking tools. -Present cost models and estimates to internal teams and clients, ensuring transparency and trust. -Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the development of estimating standards and tools within the region.

Requirements

• estimating software
• 10+ years
• leadership
• design‑build
• bachelor’s
• travel

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel regionally as needed. -Proficiency in estimating software and tools (e.g., WinEst, Sage Estimating, or similar). -Minimum 10–15 years of experience in multi-discipline estimating, preferably within life sciences, food & beverage, industrial, or commercial sectors. -Familiarity with CRB’s core markets and project types. -Leadership experience in mentoring and managing estimating teams. -Strong understanding of design-build and integrated project delivery methods. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Experience with construction logistics planning, schedule development, and constructability reviews.

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About Crb

-Global design-build and consulting firm with international offices. -Integrating engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting. -Projects include biopharma facilities, processing plants, and research campuses. -Unified ONEsolution model streamlines design and construction delivery. -From a basement start to delivering high-tech labs and large-scale breweries globally.

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Security Clearance

-employment is contingent on background screening.