Infrastructure & Capital Projects Estimator - Life Sciences, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects You've never been satisfied with "good enough." You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you'll do exactly that. You'll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we're transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next, on a team that outperforms every norm. 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. Here's what you'll need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline 34+ years of experience in cost management or estimating for life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated facilities 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 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 $100,000 - $165,000 a year Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. 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