Senior Construction Estimator - Electrical

Turner-; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Construction Estimator to deliver detailed cost estimates for electrical systems on construction projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, developing cost management plans, aggregating material and labor costs, applying value engineering, and mentoring junior estimators; on-site presence may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a construction cost management role (Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
• Lead the development of comprehensive cost management plans with project teams.
• Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry‑specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry‑specific estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimating software

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsendare seeking an experiencedSenior Electrical Construction Estimatorto join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed andaccuratecost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed andaccuratecost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications todeterminethe scope of work and required materials.
• Lead the development of comprehensive cost management plans with project teams.
• Analyze project requirements andprovidevalue engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry‑specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provideestimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry‑specific estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• 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 andprogrammes.

Market sector experience:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facilities
• CGMP facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying,engineeringor field related to construction.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
• Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre‑construction services at a construction management or related firm.
• Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is$135K-$170K-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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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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