Cost / Estimator – Construction Management

Turner & Townsend; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Seattle is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Estimator to provide estimate and cost planning for various construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in cost management, a degree in a relevant field, and experience using industry software. This full-time role offers a salary range of $120K–$140K per year.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a cost estimator in vertical construction.
• Ability to interpret construction documents at all design levels.
• Experience in value management and life-cycle costing.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimate and cost planning, produce final cost plan.
• Manage pre‑qualification, bid lists, and contractual documents.
• Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports for clients.

Skills

Cost management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

College degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

CostX

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Estimator to advance one’s career with a great team and work with prestigious clients on a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed levels.
• Assist on feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
• Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre‑qualification stage, producing bid lists and analysis, creating bid reports, and compiling contractual documents.
• Participate effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes, referring major changes to line manager when applicable.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports and present them to the client.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Maintain liaison with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the appropriate line manager, utilizing the marketing database.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.

Qualifications

• Good technical experience in all cost management areas: pre‑contract, post‑contract and final account.
• Solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and/or other related computer software.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and a team‑player attitude.
• Experience in a variety of procurement methods and contract types.
• Experience advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.

Education / Experience

• Previous experience as a cost estimator of at least 3–5 years in vertical construction.
• Subject matter expertise in Civil, Structural, or Architectural cost estimation.
• College degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field with a technical focus.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts, and general conditions) at all levels of design.
• Expert user of Bluebeam, CostX, or similar industry software.
• Keen on providing solutions.
• Solid experience preparing large‑scale cost estimates.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale projects at a program level.

Salary

Salary range for this full‑time role is $120K–$140K per year. This range represents base salary only and is a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.

Additional Information

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committing to an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs; any such submissions will be treated as direct applications. It is strictly against our policy for candidates to pay any fee related to our recruitment process. All applicant information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.