Senior Construction Estimator – CSA Focus

Turner & Townsend; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to join our team in support of large-scale civil, structural and architectural scopes from concept through detailed design. The role focuses on developing and delivering accurate estimates across CSA packages, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing data-driven cost advice to clients.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, 5–7 years in cost management, and a track record on major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction cost management roles.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects and programs.
• Knowledge of value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions with internal/external staff.
• Deliver and present updated cost plans at design milestones.
• Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of support staff.
• Review proposed design changes/new technologies and prepare estimates with appropriate accuracy.
• Help drive cost model trends by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing cost information from completed projects.
• Assess cost effectiveness of alternate products and value engineering ideas at a program level.
• Support training to development and external estimating teams on new project estimating tools/templates.
• Support preparation of leadership presentations for the client’s Preconstruction and Estimating team.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to join our team in support of large-scale civil, structural and architectural scopes from concept through detailed design. The role focuses on developing and delivering accurate estimates across CSA packages, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing data-driven cost advice to clients.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, 5–7 years in cost management, and a track record on major projects.