Copy of Senior Estimator- Construction

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Construction Estimator to enhance their team. This role involves developing comprehensive cost plans and estimates for large-scale construction projects, ensuring accuracy and effective communication with internal and external teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction cost management, with a focus on value engineering and cost-effectiveness. Join a dynamic environment that values work-life balance and diversity, making a significant impact on exciting projects across multiple regions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in construction cost management roles.
• Strong background in providing conceptual estimating and pre-construction services.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Coordinate and supervise support staff in estimating processes.

Skills

Construction Cost Management

Estimating Services

Communication Skills

Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team supporting large-scale construction projects and programs. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a proven track record of providing accurate estimating services.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions with internal and external staff.
2. Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
3. Providing program-level estimates for specific scopes of work.
4. Coordinating, managing, and supervising the work of support staff.
5. Reviewing proposed design changes and new technologies, preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
6. Driving cost model trends by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing cost information from completed projects.
7. Assessing cost-effectiveness of alternative products and value engineering ideas at a program level.
8. Supporting training for Development and external Estimating teams on new project estimating tools and templates.
9. Assisting in preparing leadership presentations for the client’s Preconstruction and Estimating team.
10. Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
3. Experience in construction cost management roles such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, or Project Engineer.
4. Experience providing conceptual estimating and pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.
5. Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and programs.
6. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including value management and value engineering.

Additional Information:

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

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com and https://www.heery.com/.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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