Why this role exists This role exists to ensure accuracy predictability and strategic insight in CSA Civil Structural and Architectural cost management It ensures that structural and architectural systems are quantified estimated and coordinated to support confident decision-making By connecting design intent with project budgets and schedules this role helps clients teams and stakeholders make faster smarter and well-informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle What will you own Project Delivery Estimating Lead CSA estimating efforts from conceptual design through subcontracting ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations Prepare detailed estimates variance summaries and value engineering studies to support informed decision-making Review CSA design documents to produce reliable quantity takeoffs and enable effective post-contract cost management Perform comprehensive cost evaluations and provide innovative solutions to challenges related to cost lead times and material specifications Build and optimize financial management processes develop cost management plans including control estimates and cash flow projections Manage the bidding process including solicitation communication evaluation and support bid management and change variance analysis Integrate schedules models and other data sources into the cost management process to enhance accuracy and forecasting Create cost models and benchmarks for new pursuits using historical data or curated datasets Ensure accurate effective and constructible project delivery through proactive planning and coordination Lead manage and motivate the estimating team to ensure alignment with project objectives and delivery standards Collaborate across disciplines to ensure scope alignment beyond CSA and support integrated project outcomes Support design evolution tracking through estimate comparisons and quantification Client Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on CSA estimating matters Build integration with new and existing clients through proactive engagement Understand client requirements clarify expectations and ensure alignment on deliverables Foster long-term client relationships through technical excellence and reliability People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of estimators and engineers Conduct performance reviews and support career development Build and promote a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning Provide technical coaching on estimating standards tools and methodologies Internal Collaboration Innovation Collaborate with Team Leads Cluster Leads and cross-functional teams MEP Operations Systems Planning to deliver integrated estimating solutions Contribute to the development and standardization of CSA workflows templates and best practices Partner with automation and innovation teams to build reusable content libraries and tools Pilot and implement innovative workflows and digital tools to improve estimating outcomes Support talent acquisition by interviewing and onboarding new CSA estimating professionals A day in this role A typical day involves reviewing CSA design documents preparing quantity takeoffs and validating estimates for accuracy and completeness You coordinate with project teams and clients to resolve design scope or cost issues You mentor and guide estimators provide feedback on workflow improvements and integrate schedules and models into cost management processes Continuous learning piloting automation tools and documenting best practices ensure your team delivers high-quality predictable results What you should bring Bachelor s degree in Civil Structural Engineering Architecture or related field 5-10 years of experience in CSA estimating with exposure to commercial healthcare data center or life sciences projects Strong proficiency in quantification estimating tools such as Revit CostX OST Planswift Assemble or equivalent Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes in estimating workflows Strong leadership communication and client engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with people leadership and customer relationship management What will make your application stand out Experience leading CSA estimating teams on complex multi-discipline projects Demonstrated expertise in value engineering cost optimization and constructible estimating Ability to integrate schedules BIM models and other project data into estimating processes Track record of process improvement automation adoption and implementation of digital tools Strong client relationship management with the ability to clarify scope influence decisions and deliver actionable insights Passion for innovation and building a high-performing team culture About Virtual Builder Group The Virtual Builder Group works as an integrated partner with general contractors and subcontractors across the full construction lifecycle The team supports bidding preconstruction execution and closeout using well-defined technology workflows The group aims to make construction processes more efficient and predictable by consistently using data and digital tools The focus is on improving coordination reducing rework and strengthening decision-making at every stage Looking ahead the team is committed to advancing automation and predictive analysis by using historical data This mindset helps project teams shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive planning leading to better project outcomes About vConstruct We are a team of enthusiastic construction engineering and technology experts who are passionate about increasing the predictability of building better products by applying smarter processes while striving for faster delivery We provide services and solutions to the Construction Industry in the area of Virtual Design and Construction VDC Project Controls Management Accounting and Software Development On any given day we make an impact on several large-scale construction projects across the globe through our services and solutions Since we started in 2013 we are at a continuous lookout for talent driven by the vision to transform the construction industry by the use of technology We are a subsidiary of DPR Construction a USA based technical builder that specializes in highly complex projects in Healthcare Life Sciences Advance Technology Higher Education and Commercial buildings