Job Title
Senior Manager, Cost Estimating
Job Description Summary
The Senior Manager, Cost Estimating is responsible for leading cost estimating efforts in support of large-scale capital programs and construction projects. This individual will oversee the development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction estimates while partnering closely with project management, project controls, design teams, construction partners, and clients to ensure accurate cost planning and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
The Senior Manager will provide technical expertise in estimating methodologies, cost benchmarking, market analysis, and cost risk assessment across complex projects. This role will also contribute to the enhancement of estimating processes, tools, and best practices while supporting the development and mentorship of estimating professionals.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong analytical skills and experience supporting large capital projects across industries such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial developments.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Leadthepreparationandreviewofconceptual,schematic,designdevelopment,andconstruction-levelcostestimatesforcomplexcapitalprojects.
- Collaboratewithprojectteamstodevelopcostplans,projectbudgets,andfinancialforecaststhroughouttheprojectlifecycle.
- Supporttheimplementationandcontinuousimprovementofestimatingstandards,methodologies,tools,andbestpractices.
- Analyzemarketconditions,laboravailability,materialpricing,escalationtrends,andregionalcostdriverstoinformestimatedevelopment.
- Developandmaintaincostbenchmarkingdataandhistoricalcostinformationtoimproveestimateaccuracy.
- Partnerwithprojectcontrolsteamstoalignestimatingactivitieswithbudgeting,forecasting,andreportingprocesses.
- Participateinvalueengineeringworkshopsandcostoptimizationinitiativeswithprojectstakeholders.
- Reviewcontractorbids,changeorders,third-partyestimates,andcostproposalsforcompletenessandaccuracy.
- Supportprojectgovernancereviewsandclientpresentationsbyprovidingcostanalysisandestimatinginsights.
- Identifyprojectcostrisksandopportunitiesandrecommendmitigationstrategies.
- Ensurequalityandconsistencyofestimatingdeliverablesacrossprojectsandprograms.
- Collaboratewithengineering,procurement,construction,andprojectmanagementteamstosupportsuccessfulprojectexecution.
- Contributeestimatingexpertisetobusinessdevelopmentpursuits,proposals,andprojectopportunities.
- Mentorandprovideguidancetojuniorestimatingprofessionals.
- Supportcontinuousimprovementinitiativesthroughprocessenhancements,technologyadoption,anddata-drivendecisionmaking.
- Stayinformedonindustrytrends,pricingchanges,procurementstrategies,andcostestimatingbestpractices.
Skills&Competencies
- Strongknowledgeofconstructioncostestimatingmethodologiesacrossmultipleprojectphases.
- Understandingofkeyconstructioncostdrivers,includinglabor,materials,equipment,logistics,indirectcosts,andescalation.
- Experiencesupportingcapitalprojectcostmanagementandprojectcontrolsfunctions.
- Abilitytodevelopdetailedestimates,costplans,benchmarkinganalyses,andfinancialmodels.
- Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswithattentiontodetail.
- Experiencepresentingcostanalysesandrecommendationstoprojectteams,clients,andleadership.
- Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectsandcompetingprioritiessimultaneously.
- Experiencesupportingvalueengineeringandcostoptimizationinitiatives.
- Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills.
- Abilitytoinfluenceprojectdecisionsthroughdata-driveninsights.
- Strongorganizationalskillsandabilitytoworkeffectivelyinfast-pacedenvironments.
- ProficiencyinMicrosoftExcelandcostestimatingsoftwaretools.
- Demonstratedleadershipcapabilities,includingmentoringanddevelopingjuniorstaff.
PreferredExperience
- Experienceestimatinglarge-scalecapitalconstructionprojectswithinadvancedmanufacturing,lifesciences,healthcare,datacenters,industrialfacilities,infrastructure,orcommercialsectors.
- Experienceutilizingparametricestimatingtechniquesandbenchmarkingmethodologies.
- Familiaritywithindustrycostdatabasesandestimatingsoftwareplatforms.
- KnowledgeofconstructiondeliverymethodsincludingDesign-Build,CMAR,andIntegratedProjectDelivery(IPD).
- Experiencesupportingprogram-levelbudgetingandcapitalplanninginitiatives.
- Exposuretoprojectcontrols,schedulingintegration,andcapitalprogrammanagementpractices.
MinimumEducation&Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- 10+ yearsofprogressiveexperienceinconstructioncostestimating,costmanagement,projectcontrols,orcapitalprojectadvisoryservices.
- Experiencepreparingandmanagingestimatesformedium-tolarge-scalecapitalconstructionprojects.
- Experienceleadingestimatingeffortsandcoordinatingcross-functionalprojectteams.
- ProfessionalcertificationssuchasAACE(CCP),RICS,CEP,orPMParepreferred
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 157,250.00 - $185,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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