Life Sciences Construction Estimator (CSA)

Turner-; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator with CSA experience to join our team in Indianapolis. You will develop cost plans from concept to detailed design and support client land acquisitions with solid cost insight.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction cost management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of CSI MasterFormat. On-site role with potential for client-facing responsibilities and value engineering involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management (Estimating, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls).
• Experience in estimating, cost planning, and value engineering techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients.
• Experience with life science sector projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Support client land acquisitions and present updated cost plans at milestones.
• Review design changes and prepare estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering.
• Prepare cash commit forecasts for the construction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on estimates and cost plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing experience

Team collaboration

Cost estimation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

Tools

CostX

CSI MasterFormat

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator with CSA experience to join our team in Indianapolis. You will develop cost plans from concept to detailed design and support client land acquisitions with solid cost insight.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction cost management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of CSI MasterFormat. On-site role with potential for client-facing responsibilities and value engineering involvement.