Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Estimator - Life Sciences, ANS

Join Accenture as an Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Estimator Life Sciences, ANS. As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving—smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

THE WORK

You’ll develop standardized cost reporting and estimating tools for pharma and life sciences manufacturing projects. You’ll validate project scope, estimates, and pricing against WBS, demarcation matrices, and regulatory standards. You’ll analyze construction costs using benchmarks, parametric data, and market intelligence for labs, cleanrooms, and production facilities. You’ll track design changes and report cost and schedule impacts. You’ll identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance. You’ll document assumptions, exclusions, and estimate deviations for audit readiness. You’ll collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to reflect current market conditions. You’ll prepare ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning and phasing. You’ll align with client and internal stakeholders on estimates and delivery expectations. You’ll ensure compliance with owner policies and regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, GMP, ISO). You’ll engage in occasional in‑person collaboration with flexibility to support work‑life balance. Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships. With all our roles, there is some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. Compensation $100,000 - $165,000 a year. Compensation varies depending on location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture provides a reasonable range for roles in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, or Washington.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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. Proven experience as a Cost Manager or Estimator supporting large‑scale, complex projects, such as laboratories, cleanrooms, 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.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

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. Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement. Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. At Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Accenture