Senior Cost Manager & Estimator – LA

Turner & Townsend; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to lead cost management for complex construction projects across data centers, life sciences, healthcare and commercial real estate. You will manage budgets, develop accurate estimates, and drive cost control to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Ideal candidates bring consulting experience, client‑facing skills, and a track record of multi‑million dollar budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in construction cost estimation and management on large projects.
• Experience leading cost management and budgeting across multi‑discipline teams.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑million dollar budgets and develop detailed estimates.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost estimates for pre‑construction phase including takes offs.
• Develop and manage project budgets with contingencies and risk allowances.
• Use data and benchmarks to inform projections and ensure accuracy.
• Provide cost estimates for all project phases from concept to construction.
• Implement cost control procedures and monitor performance.
• Review change orders and reflect cost impacts in budgets.
• Lead bidding processes and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
• Mentor junior estimators and cost staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Procore

Buildertrend

RSMeans

Timberline

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Estimator to lead cost management for complex construction projects across data centers, life sciences, healthcare and commercial real estate. You will manage budgets, develop accurate estimates, and drive cost control to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Ideal candidates bring consulting experience, client‑facing skills, and a track record of multi‑million dollar budgets.