Construction Estimator - CSA Focused

Turner & Townsend; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global consultancy, seeks a Construction Estimator with CSA experience to join our team in the United States. You will work on life science facilities and complex projects, applying cost plans from concept through detailed design.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction cost management, strong communication, and client-facing skills. You will prepare estimates, benchmark data, and support design milestones, with CostX and CSIMasterformat familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management (estimating, cost engineering, project cost controls).
• Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Supporting client land acquisitions and delivering cost plans at milestones.
• Reviewing design changes and preparing estimates with appropriate accuracy.
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates and cost plans.
• Benchmarking data capture and analyzing labor markets and cost drivers.
• Delivering Life Cycle Costing models and reviewing EPCM submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Cost management

Client facing

Construction knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

CostX

CSIMasterformat

Job description

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

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

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.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator with CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) experience to join our talented team.

The ideal individual will be a good communicator and a team player with a good foundation in cost and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Supporting Client land acquisitions.
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing 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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project/Program specific responsibilities

• Individuals will be working as part of a team providing estimating support activities across a variety of life science sector projects and programmes.

Responsibilities will consist of

• Preparation of benchmarking reports and development of appropriate data.
• Measurement and estimation from a first principle basis for projects at all design stages.
• Proficient in measuring using CSIMasterformat.
• Undertaking reviews of 3rd party estimates to identify alignment with the market and preparing reports to detail findings.
• Preparation of estimates for project change orders and review of EPCM submissions.

Market sector experience

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facilities
• CGMP facilities

Project/program size in dollar value

• Various, with projects ranging in size from $50m to $1bn+

Software specific requirements

• CostX experience preferred but not essential. Experience in measurement software essential.

Certification requirements

• AACE membership or equivalent preferred but not essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a construction cost management role such as Estimating, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
• Thrives in a client facing role.
• Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

The salary range for this full-time role is $110K - $150K 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*

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