Construction Estimator: Cost Planning & Value Engineering

Turner & Townsend; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our growing Nashville team, supporting estimating services for a diverse portfolio of projects across real estate developments, data centers, and infrastructure programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field and 3–5 years of experience in cost management, estimating, or related roles.

On-site presence is required, with a focus on delivering accurate cost plans and collaborating with clients and

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.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Supporting Client land acquisitions.
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at design milestones.
• Reviewing proposed design changes and preparing estimates.
• Understanding design stages and estimate levels.
• Providing input to design optioneering and value engineering.
• Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.
• Working with stakeholders on estimates and cost plans.
• Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions and tax.
• Supporting clients with monthly presentations.
• Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role.

Skills

Cost estimating

Client facing

Communication

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our growing Nashville team, supporting estimating services for a diverse portfolio of projects across real estate developments, data centers, and infrastructure programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field and 3–5 years of experience in cost management, estimating, or related roles.

On-site presence is required, with a focus on delivering accurate cost plans and collaborating with clients and