Cost Estimating Specialist

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:  

The Cost Estimating Specialist is responsible for leading the successful delivery of capital construction projects across an assigned geographic portfolio, including new clinic construction, relocations, renovations, and facility improvements. This role manages projects from approval through construction closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with organizational quality standards and regulatory requirements. 

Working closely with Transaction Management, Design & Construction Standards, Facilities Management, Clinical Operations, Finance, and external consultants and contractors, the Construction Project Manager coordinates all aspects of project execution while ensuring operational readiness and an exceptional customer experience. 

This position reports to the Construction Management Lead - U.S. Office Lab Plant.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Project Management 

• Manage construction projects from project authorization through occupancy and project closeout.  

• Develop project execution plans that align scope, schedule, budget, and operational requirements.  

• Coordinate project activities across internal stakeholders and external partners.  

Schedule & Budget Management 

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.  

• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule or budget variances.  

• Support capital project governance through regular reporting and executive updates.  

Contractor & Vendor Management 

• Manage architects, engineers, general contractors, consultants, and specialty vendors.  

• Review contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.  

• Resolve construction issues and coordinate timely decision-making.  

Quality, Safety & Compliance 

• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, healthcare regulations, corporate standards, and safety requirements.  

• Conduct project reviews and site visits to verify quality and construction progress.  

• Support commissioning, punch list completion, and project turnover activities.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with Transaction Management, Facilities Management, Clinical Operations, IT, Procurement, and Finance throughout the project lifecycle.  

• Coordinate operational readiness activities to minimize disruption to clinic operations.  

Performance & Continuous Improvement 

• Track project KPIs including schedule performance, budget adherence, change orders, quality, and customer satisfaction.  

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, cost efficiency, and standardization.  

• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Little to no travel is expected for this position. 

SUPERVISION:  

• None 

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:  

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business, or related field preferred.  

• PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or similar certifications prefer 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• 10–12+ years of experience managing commercial or healthcare construction projects.  

• Experience delivering multiple concurrent capital projects.  

• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.  

• Experience managing construction in occupied healthcare environments preferred.  

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.