Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator - Life Sciences, ANS

Overview

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a cost management professional to develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure projects, ensuring smarter, safer, and more sustainable outcomes.

• Develop standardized cost reporting and estimating tools for pharma and life sciences manufacturing projects.
• Validate project scope, estimates, and pricing against WBS, demarcation matrices, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze construction costs using benchmarks, parametric data, and market intelligence for labs, clean rooms, and production facilities.
• Track design changes and report cost and schedule impacts.
• Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Document assumptions, exclusions, and estimate deviations for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to reflect current market conditions.
• Prepare ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning and phasing.
• Align with client and internal stakeholders on estimates and delivery expectations.
• Ensure compliance with owner policies and regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, GMP, ISO).
• Engage in occasional in‑person collaboration with flexibility to support work‑life balance.
• Onsite at client site: work location is onsite with clients and partners.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–4+ years of experience in cost management or estimating for life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated facilities.
• Master’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of cost management or estimating experience for civil, manufacturing, or life sciences/pharma projects.
• Proficiency in CostX or similar estimation tools.
• Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and trends (e.g., sustainability, modular manufacturing) to guide cost‑effective options.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience as a Cost Manager or Estimator supporting large‑scale, complex projects, such as laboratories, clean rooms, GMP manufacturing, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for detailed cost analysis and reporting.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in regulated, compliance‑driven environments.

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