Electrical / Mechanical Estimator - Construction Projects

Description

• Prepare and validate detailed cost estimates for mechanical/process/controls systems (HVAC, piping, clean utilities, process systems, specialty gases, etc.).
• Leverage your experience in BioPharma, life sciences, or high-tech manufacturing to identify cost and constructability risks specific to process-critical environments.
• Interpret complex technical specifications and process requirements.
• Utilize estimating tools such as OMEGA and/or Unifier 1 and maintain cost tracking and reporting in accordance with client requirements.
• Collaborate with project management, subcontractors, design, and client teams to support budgeting, value engineering, and change management.
• Communicate complex technical and cost information clearly to all project stakeholders.
• Engage contractors to drive transparency in pricing.
• Engage with contractors to obtain, analyze, and challenge detailed pricing breakdowns, ensuring transparency and cost validation.
• Routinely visit Lebanon, IN project site to coordinate with the construction team, attend meetings, and perform field verification of work and quantities.

Requirements

• Able and willing to maintain regular on-site presence in Lebanon, IN (hybrid role).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated success in obtaining and validating detailed cost breakdowns from contractors/subcontractors.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and drive contractor transparency.
• Comfortable with highly complex technical knowledge of construction processes, the cost and commercial management for all phases of the project from concept to handover/warranty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant professional certification
• Strong builder of client relationships with a history of turning client relationships into new business.
• Design and Tender preparation with deep market knowledge for resources/materials/equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; capable of performing quantity take-offs, cost reconciliations, and pricing reviews.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of estimating, ideally in BioPharma, life sciences, or advanced/high-tech manufacturing.
• Familiar with GMP manufacturing requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient with industry estimation tools (OMEGA and/or Unifier 1 experience a plus).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance