Construction Estimator - Cost Planning & Value Engineering

Turner & Townsend; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our Nashville team, supporting cost plans and estimates across real estate developments, data centers, and civil infrastructure. The role emphasizes client-facing interaction, collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering accurate cost plans throughout the project life cycle.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management.
• Experience in Estimating, Cost Engineering, Project Cost Controls, etc.
• Thrives in a client-facing role and strong communication skills.
• Experience supporting program-level cost management for medium or large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Support client land acquisitions and design milestones with updated cost plans.
• Review design changes and prepare estimates with appropriate accuracy.
• Contribute to value engineering and design optioneering.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for construction life cycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in preparing estimates and cost plans.
• Benchmark data and ensure accurate data capture for life-cycle costing.
• Support monthly client presentations with cost insights.
• SOX controls responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our Nashville team, supporting cost plans and estimates across real estate developments, data centers, and civil infrastructure. The role emphasizes client-facing interaction, collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering accurate cost plans throughout the project life cycle.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of relevant cost management experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to support