Global Expert Estimating & Benchmarking (80-100%)
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The Position
As the Global Expert Estimating & Benchmarking, you will lead the integration of data science, predictive modeling, and cost engineering to ensure cost certainty across our global multi-billion-franc capital project portfolio. Joining our Global Capital Investment team in Basel, you will leverage advanced analytics, AI, and historical benchmarking to transform raw data into high-value strategic insights. This is a unique opportunity to shape future-ready estimating standards and drive value-focused investments across an international sites network.
The Opportunity
Drive cost certainty & standards: Develop, implement, and maintain global standards for cost estimating and benchmarking in alignment with industry best practices (e.g., AACE, IPA, RICS).
Deliver early-stage & conceptual estimates: Lead early-stage cost estimating and oversee conceptual and basic design estimates across major capital projects worldwide.
Pioneer predictive modeling & AI: Develop data science strategies using AI, LLMs, custom coding (Python/R), and BIM 5D to build automated parametric models and predictive forecasting tools.
Track market economics: Monitor global market trends, inflation, and economic indicators to assess their impact on project budgets and organizational standards.
Facilitate risk & value engineering: Support risk workshops to establish data-backed allowances for contingency, design development, and schedule reserves while driving value engineering.
Build capability & community: Lead a global Community of Practice for estimating and benchmarking while conducting technical training to build internal engineering competency.
Who You Are
Educational & Professional Credentials: You hold a Master’s degree (MSc or higher) in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a quantitative field, paired with certifications like CEP, CCP, or MRICS.
Mega-Project & Controls Experience: You bring at least 15 years of hands-on experience in mega-project estimating, cost engineering, or global project controls across international, multi-cultural matrix organizations.
Data Science & AI Coding Skills: You possess high proficiency in quantitative data analysis with hands-on coding experience in Python, R, and AI-augmented project intelligence (e.g., Claude, LLMs) to automate parametric models.
Industry Standards & Methodologies: You bring expert knowledge of AACE/RICS standards, combined with proven ability in market economics tracking, risk workshop facilitation, and value engineering.
Collaborative Leadership & Mobility: You are a strong systematic thinker and communicator who thrives on continuous improvement, fluent in English (German is a plus), and open to up to 20% international travel.
We look forward to your application!
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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