Senior Estimator - Life Science/Pharmaceutical Construction

Cumming Management Group•Thousand Oaks, CA

4d•$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 Senior Estimator oversees development of detailed cost estimates, budgets, bid packages, and pricing strategies from early design through final proposal, bringing construction estimating expertise, subcontractor and vendor knowledge, and the ability to identify cost risks and opportunities while ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements. The role also plans, manages, and coordinates project scope, schedule, cost, controls, design management, permitting, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication. The position involves developing project management plans and fee proposals, coordinating with cost management teams, maintaining project budgets and projections, and helping achieve client goals. The role 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 adjustments and recommendations 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 by modeling organizational core values and holding oneself accountable to individual and team goals.
Ability to communicate and collaborate consistently with team members and clients and build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Willingness to participate proactively in self-development and build skills for current responsibilities and career progression.
Dependability, diligence, and thoroughness.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects effectively within compressed timeframes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare project management plans and fee budgets or proposals at project outset.
Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare complete estimates using tools such as Microsoft Excel, BIMS, Revit, and Success.
Enter work plans and project assignments into the appropriate software platform.
Evaluate project documents and communicate client goals and expectations to project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team throughout the project.
Monitor and re-evaluate contract scope against client goals, expectations, and needs; recommend adjustments as necessary and maintain client communications.
Provide monthly, weekly, or daily reports as needed.
Organize use of project control tools, including company tools, Prolog, Expedition, and Primavera.
Coordinate with the cost management group on estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
Manage client project goals and objectives and work to achieve them.
Coordinate and review team member timesheets and manage ongoing client billing.
Grow a professional network.
Maintain reporting, filing, recordkeeping, and electronic-file backups in accordance with established standards.
Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost.
Value-engineer projects by identifying savings opportunities and ensuring material substitutions are equivalent.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Organize and maintain project team processes and records for electronic and physical documents.
Drive permitting by preparing design-team documents for submission to local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits progress efficiently.
Ensure 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.