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Cost Estimating Lead III at Scruples Resources
Scruples Resources
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Main Functions
The Cost Estimating Lead will provide direct oversight and supervision for cost estimate preparation and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for cost estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones.
The Estimating Lead will also coordinate the preparation of Check Estimates / Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals and Estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases).
This person will also provide leadership and consulting to the Estimating Supervisor on the direction and progressing improvements to Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review improvements.
Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 would:
Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work.
Attend project meetings and discussions with the PMT and external clients
Perform project costing related reporting to the team and management s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
Provide cost control and planning advice to the internal PMT team as and when required.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
Previous experience in a closely related position and/or experience in a cost & schedule estimating
Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above
Strong Influencing, Consulting, Mentoring, Analytical, and Computing skills
Adaptability to changing priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Technically strong in project cost planning, scheduling and reporting.
The Cost Estimating Lead will provide direct oversight and supervision for cost estimate preparation and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for cost estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones.
The Estimating Lead will also coordinate the preparation of Check Estimates / Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals and Estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases).
This person will also provide leadership and consulting to the Estimating Supervisor on the direction and progressing improvements to Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review improvements.
Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 would:
Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work.
Attend project meetings and discussions with the PMT and external clients
Perform project costing related reporting to the team and management s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
Provide cost control and planning advice to the internal PMT team as and when required.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
Previous experience in a closely related position and/or experience in a cost & schedule estimating
Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above
Strong Influencing, Consulting, Mentoring, Analytical, and Computing skills
Adaptability to changing priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Technically strong in project cost planning, scheduling and reporting.