Project Development & Estimating Manager

As the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, MedImmune is pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across key therapeutic including respiratory, inflammation, and autoimmunity; cardiovascular and metabolic disease; oncology; neuroscience; and infection and vaccines.

* Successful delivery of these projects requires solid planning, cost estimation and control of cost during execution of the work. In order to accomplish this, AstraZeneca requires the use of specialists in project development and estimating as part of the delivery teams. * Development of conceptual cost estimates (working with the global estimating team) * Review of A/E, CM and Contractor generated cost estimates * Development of early schedules * Oversight and review of A/E, CM and contractor schedules * Development of appropriate Project Cost & Schedule benchmarks and maintenance of the Americas benchmarking database * Support the project teams in the development of Funding Package Review documents covering all funding phases of a project * Oversight and implementation of cost control for Americas projects * Proactively coordinate with global and other regional teams * Initiating the process to secure additional external resources to perform similar duties if the workload requires * Support the continuous improvement process for project control and assist with development and implementation of new tools * Develop relationships with project managers and the ability to influence without direct authority * Working with the Global Estimating Lead, perform estimating activities in support of Global Engineering projects to provide reliable information for effective decision making, planning and control purposes. Oversee and reconcile the preparation of estimates by outside firms (both conceptual and detailed). Prepare conceptual estimates for projects at early stages. Conduct reviews and analyses. Ensure good documentation. * Assist in the development of estimating guidelines, procedures, standards, tools, and templates. Assist in the benchmarking process including collection and management of data used for cost estimate preparation. * Ensure that all project cost scope development and estimating, cost reporting activities comply with corporate capital governance requirements and internal guidelines. * Interface/liaison with project management, client groups, A/E firms, Construction Management firms, subcontractors, etc. on scope development and estimates as required ensuring a high quality result. * Perform cost management activities in support of Global Engineering projects to provide proactive and accurate information to teams. Ensure proactive problem identification, analysis and recommend corrective action. Implement cost trending tools to allow for early and accurate cost forecasts. * Perform project financial control functions including contract administration, invoice review, purchase requisition support, asset registration and ensuring project compliance with company policy. * Assist with implementation of risk management processes for cost & schedule. * Perform planning & scheduling activities in support of Global Engineering projects. Focus on front-end Level 1 & 2 schedules and oversight of detailed contractor schedules. * Assist in the development and implementation project controls guidelines, procedures, business processes, systems and tools that enable the accurate and efficient evaluation of project performance and optimize the delivery of projects from inception through licensure. * Develop and maintain project reports including: cost financial analysis and forecasts, cash flows, contingency/ management reserve rundown/trends, plus project risk assessments impacting schedule and cost. * Support the implementation of change management programs and procedures for applying to cost analysis and projections. * Provide proactive communications to ensure Global Engineering leadership is appraised and knowledgeable trends on approved projects. * Support Corporate Capital Planning and Forecasting, with required information, including trend and forecasted cost analysis related to cash flow. * Fundamental knowledge in cost estimation, cost management and planning/scheduling. * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Able to work in a cross-functional role within all project and management organizations. * Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions. * Willingness to accept and drive change. * Strong initiative and leadership qualities. * High energy, passionate advocate of Project Control. * Certification in Project Control/Cost Engineering or Project Management is a plus.

* Cost Estimates * Project plans and schedules * Cost management during project execution * Project change management * Support of risk management processes * Oversight of architect and construction manager teams providing cost & schedule information * Establishing company standards, tools, processes for project controls from which to leverage future work

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Finance * MBA preferred * 10+ years of relevant experience * Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge * Multi-discipline project control experience & desire * Cost Estimating * Planning & Scheduling * Project Benchmarking * Cost Management * Risk Management is a plus * Cost & Schedule Controls * Familiarity with key software systems * Leadership -- must oversee external companies * Influence -- must be able to influence team