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The Associate Director Estimator is a key position in GES Project & Business Services whose mandate is to provide effective and innovative cost solutions to projects for our business partners to maximize value and ensure successful project execution.

The successful candidate will provide technical support for planning and estimating capital projects, from feasibility studies through final funding and project execution and start-up. The Estimator must possess strong estimating, planning, and benchmarking skills. The position supports multiple projects, that range from less than $5MM to $500M+ total installed cost (TIC)

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating effort for capital and expense projects and studies, working with the AE/CM and multi-discipline project teams.

• Prepare Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates, including conceptual schedules and staffing plans, for concept and siting studies.

• Gather and validate estimate information from multiple groups both internal and external to the company.

• Review and validate trade partners estimates . Ability to review all disciplines of the cost and scope aspects of third-party estimates and manage the reconciliation process in a collaborative team setting.

• Lead estimate risk analysis sessions.

• Project cost trending, such as implementing Target Value Delivery, on projects from concept through final funding.

• Support project benchmarking efforts, both internally and through external relationships.

• Support maintenance of the department cost database, estimate assemblies, and cost modelling tools.

• Lead and support preparation of project return cost data and close-out reports.

• Support the front-end planning and funding process (schedule, resources, due diligence, market analysis, risk analysis, etc...).

• Manage internal estimate resources and provide appropriate direction for external workers in the region.

• Ability to act as a mentor within the estimating group and coach project teams throughout the FEL process.

• In collaboration with the GES Estimating & Control group, set up project budgets per a standard WBS, and assist in developing a breakout for trade bid package cost tabulations.

• In collaboration with the Estimating Steward, Global Capital Procurement, and external suppliers, evaluate current market conditions and use the information in the estimating process.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering discipline and advanced education preferred)

Required :

• 8 + years of Estimating , Project Control, Capital Management and/or Project Management experience

• Strong knowledge of estimating, capital management and financial processes.

• Broad knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry across multiple project types (drug substance, drug product, lab, large molecule, small molecule, etc.) and all lines of business (R&D, Human Health, Animal Health)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels in the organization and proven leadership demonstrated over multiple assignments

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Presentation skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to travel across Company sites up to 30% of the time with emphasis on ability to conduct work remotely

Preferred:

• Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies (e.g. Target Value Delivery and Last Planner®, Takt planning)

• Knowledge of Estimating and Information Management systems

• Strategic planning or portfolio management experience

• Lean/Six Sigma experience, change management expertise

• Knowledge of AE, CM and Professional Service providers estimating means and methods

• @RISK software to execute Monte Carlo cost QRA exercises

• Knowledge of and passion for market conditions monitoring and education to the broader GES community and other internal stakeholders

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$139,600.00 - $219,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/21/2025

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Requisition ID: R340110