Estimator
- North America, East Coast
 
- Contract
 
- Life Sciences
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimator to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.
What you'll do:
- Develop detailed cost estimates from concept through detailed design for major scopes of work (CSA, MEP, process utilities, process equipment installation).
 - Review engineering deliverables (P&IDs, equipment lists, GA drawings) to identify scope and validate quantities for take-offs.
 - Benchmark and validate estimates against historical data from large CAPEX projects ($500M+).
 - Support the procurement team with cost input for bid evaluations, tender comparisons, and vendor negotiations.
 - Track and report estimate variances, escalation, and contingency requirements in line with project controls.
 - Collaborate with project management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure alignment of estimates with scope, schedule, and risk.
 - Provide input into project budgets, forecasts, and cost trending.
 - Support change management by preparing cost impacts for scope changes and design modifications.
 
- BS in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
 - Requires extensive estimating experience on large-scale capital projects (>$500M).
 - Demonstrated experience on projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, food manufacturing, semiconductor, or other highly regulated/complex industrial sectors.
 - Strong understanding of process equipment, clean utilities, and regulated facility construction.
 - Proficiency with industry-standard estimating tools (e.g., Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Sage, or equivalent).
 - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction means & methods.
 - Strong communication skills to interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction contractors.
 
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We have worked together with QCS Staffing for seven years now and have always received a professional service. QCS Staffing's speciality certainly lies within their technical sourcing abilities and they have met our demanding requirements time and time again. Coupled with this are the integrity of QCS Staffing's people and their ability to deliver.
Global Pharmaceutical firm
Once again can I via you recognise the superb support I was given before, during and after this short contract. The support, was as usual professional and every friendly.
QA Specialist
I have always received a highly professional & personable service from the team at QCS Staffing. They listen carefully to the specific requirements of available roles and work tirelessly to supply a pool of potential candidates and make the hiring and contract renewal process an easy activity to manage.
Global Pharmaceutical firm
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