Regional Lead Estimator

2 weeks ago

Kansas City, MO, United States CRB Full time
Company Description

CRB's over 1,100 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 oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

The Regional Lead Estimator will play a critical role in supporting pre-construction and project development efforts across CRB's core markets. This client-facing position is responsible for developing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates during the conceptual and schematic design phases, ensuring alignment with project goals and budgets. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and oversight of trade estimators to support successful project execution.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of conceptual and schematic cost estimates for engineering, construction, and integrated delivery projects.
  • Utilize historical data, quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and systems/line count methodologies.
  • Present cost models and estimates to internal teams and clients, ensuring transparency and trust.
  • Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients to align estimates with project scope and financial targets.
  • Manage and coordinate trade or discipline estimators to produce detailed estimates including labor, materials, and other cost components.
  • Conduct risk analyses from both CRB and client perspectives.
  • Maintain and update historical cost data and benchmarking tools.
  • Support the conversion of opportunities into active projects during the pre-construction phase.
  • Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the development of estimating standards and tools within the region.
Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in multi-discipline estimating, preferably within life sciences, food & beverage, industrial, or commercial sectors.
  • Strong understanding of design-build and integrated project delivery methods.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and tools (e.g., WinEst, Sage Estimating, or similar).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with construction logistics planning, schedule development, and constructability reviews.
  • Familiarity with CRB's core markets and project types.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring and managing estimating teams.


Additional Information

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.

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