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The Estimator must possess strong estimating, planning, and benchmarking skills. The position supports multiple projects, that range from less than $5MM to $1B+ total installed cost (TIC)\nResponsibilities:\nLead estimating effort for capital and expense projects and studies, working with the AE/CM, Digitial/IT, Business Sponsor, and multi-discipline project teams.\nPrepare Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates, including conceptual schedules and staffing plans, for concept and siting studies.\nGather and validate estimate information from multiple groups both internal and external to the company.\nReview 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.\nLead estimate risk analysis sessions and fit-for-purpose contingency determinations.\nProject cost trending, such as implementing Target Value Delivery, on projects from concept through final funding.\nSupport project benchmarking efforts, both internally and through external relationships.\nSupport maintenance of the department cost database, estimate assemblies, and cost modelling tools.\nLead and support preparation of project return cost data (i.e. actuals) and close-out reports.\nSupport the front-end planning and funding process (schedule, resources, due diligence, market analysis, risk analysis, etc...).\nManage internal estimate resources and provide appropriate direction for external workers in the region.\nAbility to act as a mentor within the estimating group and coach/educate project teams throughout the FEL process and FEL phase-specific estimating methodologies and key inputs.\nIn collaboration with the project Cost Controller function, set up project budgets per a standard WBS, and assist in developing a breakout for trade bid package cost tabulations, ensuring continuity of contract and spend tracking that is able to be mapped back to estimating format (end to end cost management support).\nIn collaboration with the Estimating Steward, Global Capital Procurement, and external suppliers, evaluate current market conditions and use the information in the estimating process.\nQualifications:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree (Engineering discipline and advanced education preferred)\nRequired:\n 10 + years of Estimating,Project Control, Capital Management and/or Project Management experience\nStrong knowledge of estimating, capital management and financial processes.\nBroad knowledge of the Pharma and Biotech 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)\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels in the organization and proven leadership demonstrated over multiple assignments\nStrong Microsoft Excel, Word, Presentation skills. \nStrong analytical skills.\nAbility to travel across Company sites up to 30% of the time with emphasis on ability to conduct work remotely\nPreferred:\nAI-fluency and curiosity in AI use case experimentation. Ability to convert proof of concept applications into standard, repeatable work to drive efficiency and scale estimating expertise.\nExperience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies (e.g. Target Value Delivery and Last Planner®, Takt planning)\nKnowledge of Estimating and Information Management systems\nStrategic planning or portfolio management experience\nLean/Six Sigma experience, change management expertise\nKnowledge of AE, CM and Professional Service providers estimating means and methods\n@RISK software to execute Monte Carlo cost QRA exercises\nKnowledge of and passion for market conditions monitoring and education to the broader GES community and other internal stakeholders\nRequired Skills:\nAdaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Analysis, Benchmarking, Benefits Analysis, Budget Estimating, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Clinical Manufacturing, Cost Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Product Manufacturing, Evaluate Information, Financial Acumen, Interpersonal Relationships, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Market Trends, Project Appraisals, Project Delivery, Project Estimations, Project Scoping, Regulatory Compliance {+ 7 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nThe salary range for this role is\n$142,400.00 - $224,100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.\nThe successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.\nYou can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos 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\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\n10%Flexible Work Arrangements:\nHybridShift:\nNot IndicatedValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nn/aJob Posting End Date:\n10/16/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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