Construction Estimator - Turner & Townsend

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Estimator to work on a wide portfolio of large-scale (multi-billion dollar) construction management programs for key clients, including Real Estate, Data Centers, High-Tech & Manufacturing, Infrastructure, etc. 

To be successful in this role you must have great communication skills and be comfortable operating in a client-facing role. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design. 
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones. 
• Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and prepare estimates within 
• appropriate accuracy levels. 
• Understanding design stages and estimate levels. 
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering 
• exercises. 
• Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle. 
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans. 
• Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as Unions & Tax. 
• Supporting our clients with monthly presentations. 
• Delivering Life Cycle Costing models. 
• Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture. 

• Experience developing estimates in a construction cost role throughout the project lifecycle. 
• College and/or post-graduate degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a field related to construction. 
• Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role. 
• Experience developing program level estimates for medium or large scale construction projects. 
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering. 

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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