Senior Estimator - Life Science/Pharmaceutical Construction

Cumming Group•Thousand Oaks, CA

6d•$120,200 - $181,733•Hybrid

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical projects throughout Southern California. This hybrid role is based in Thousand Oaks, California. The position oversees the development of detailed cost estimates, budgets, bid packages, and pricing strategies from early design through final proposal. The successful candidate will bring construction estimating expertise and knowledge of subcontractors and vendors, and will identify cost risks and opportunities while ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements. The role also encompasses project management and controls: preparing project management plans and fee proposals, coordinating project teams and stakeholders, monitoring scope, schedule, and costs, supporting permitting and design management, and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, reporting, and records. The position requires attendance during normal business hours.

Requirements

Experience developing and communicating action plans to guide a project team.
Experience monitoring contract scope throughout a project and making recommendations or adjustments as necessary.
Experience using project controls tools such as Prolog, Expedition, and Primavera.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Expedition, Prologue, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to understand how the role contributes to organizational goals.
Ability to deliver quality work while modeling organizational core values.
Accountability for individual and team goals.
Consistent communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
Ability to build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Willingness to participate proactively in self-development and build skills for current work and career progression.
Dependability, diligence, and thoroughness.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects effectively within compressed timeframes.
Attendance during normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
Knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, the assigned discipline’s design, and overall engineering standards.
Preferred certifications: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED.

Responsibilities

Prepare project management plans and fee budgets or proposals at project outset.
Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare complete estimates using Microsoft Excel, BIMS, Revit, Success, and other appropriate tools.
Enter work plans and project assignments into the appropriate software platform.
Evaluate project documents and communicate the client’s goals and expectations to project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team throughout the project.
Review contract scope as the project progresses and recommend adjustments in response to client goals, expectations, and needs.
Organize and use project control tools, including company tools, Prolog, Expedition, and Primavera.
Coordinate with the cost management group on cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation; maintain monthly budgets for current and forecast expenditures.
Manage the client’s project to achieve the client’s goals and objectives.
Coordinate and review team member timesheets and manage ongoing client billing.
Grow a professional network.
Maintain reporting, filing, record keeping, and electronic file backups according to established standards.
Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost.
Identify value-engineering opportunities and confirm material substitutions are equivalent.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Organize and maintain project team processes and records for electronic and physical documents.
Drive the permitting process by coordinating design documents for submission to local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits progress efficiently.
Ensure project design management follows client project documents, including budget, scope, schedule, and design standards.
Prepare cost and revenue projections.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend work during normal business hours.