CRB's nearly 1,800 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC Firm we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From vertical farming to lab-grown dairy or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

As Conceptual Estimator - Food & Beverage, you'll have the unique opportunity to work within an integrated Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm capable of executing ONEsolution integrated project delivery work. Experience collaboration and continuous learning like never before amongst subject matter experts spanning across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and automation engineering; architecture and lab planning; procurement, estimation, virtual design & construction, health & safety, and construction management. This diversity of professionals allows us to provide innovative & impactful solutions to the Life Sciences and Food & Bev industry in an era where speed, quality, and creativity have never been more critical.  

The Conceptual Estimator will report to the Estimating Manager - PDS. This role will be responsible for execution of assigned project estimates which entails collaborating with the project team to establish solid basis. As a Corporate Employee, they may support estimates for any of CRB’s regions as workload dictates.

Responsibilities

· The successful candidate will be the primary conceptual estimator for CRB’s Food & Beverage Business Unit.

· Prepare estimates based on limited design information (discuss with discipline leads in lieu of document-based estimating).

· Collaborate with the design team to understand intent and obtain any additional information required to develop the estimate for its intended purpose.

· Review all project plans, specifications, and documents.

· Organize work to fulfil the specific Work Breakdown Structure required for the estimate.

· Perform accurate quantity take-offs. Develop accurate labor and material costs.

· Delegate specific project tasks as necessary to complete estimate within intended timeframe

· Assess and account for project risks.

· Offer cost effective alternates during the estimating process.

· Review the completed draft estimate to remove any errors, duplications, or inconsistencies.

· Compose Basis of Estimate Documents.

· Coordinate resource requirements with regional/office lead estimators and collaborate effectively with the Estimating Team.

· Mentor other estimators on methods of discipline cost estimating.

· Foster working relationships with design counterparts, subcontractors, and suppliers.

· Present your work to your supervisors, construction project teams, A/E teams, clients, and other personnel within and outside of the company.

· Adapt quantification and pricing methods to match the intended use of the estimate and the level of project definition available.

·       Supplement estimating methods with a network of subcontractors and vendors when preparing construction proposals (Lump Sum, GMP, T&M, etc.). Support of Target Value Delivery trending activities.

· Remain current with market trends for material costs, availability, lead times, etc.

· Remain current with labor market trends.

· Coordinate execution methods with PDS estimating team.

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum of 10 years of estimating capital projects for the Food and Beverage Industry.

 Additional Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture preferred.

· Individual must possess a thorough understanding of Food and Beverage facilities and be able to apply this experience in the preparation of conceptual estimates.

· Individual must be self-motivated, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to apply these traits during tight timelines as a contributor to a larger team of experts (Engineering, Architecture, Process, Project Management).

· Experience with design-build engineering delivery preferred.

· Understand and account for white space scope through experience and communication with project team (designers, estimators, project managers).

· Able to work effectively and make decisions under tight deadlines.

· Understand project logistics and project schedules.

· Ability to work independently without supervision as well as part of a team.

·Knowledge of estimating practices, procedures, and benchmarks for their markets.

· Use of estimating software such as Sage Estimating and OnScreen Takeoff is preferred.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).

· Possess strong network of subcontractors and suppliers related to area of expertise.

· Knowledge of Autodesk and BIM 360 (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navis, etc.) a plus.

· Individual must be able to produce and lead the production of detailed estimates.

· EPCM Project Management Experience is a plus

· Knowledge of statistical analysis (Monte Carlo Simulation) a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.