Senior Estimator- Construction

ZipRecruiter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in providing accurate estimating services. Responsibilities include developing cost plans, delivering presentations, and managing support staff. The role offers a flexible working environment and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a construction cost management role.

Responsibilities

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at design milestones.
• Driving cost model trends by collecting and analyzing cost information.

Skills

Communication

Cost Management

Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in cost management

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Overview

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team supporting large-scale construction projects and programs. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a strong track record of providing accurate estimating services.

Responsibilities

1. Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions, collaborating with internal and external staff.
2. Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
3. Providing program-level estimates for specific scopes of work.
4. Coordinating, managing, and supervising the work of support staff.
5. Reviewing proposed design changes and new technologies, and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
6. Driving cost model trends by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing cost information from completed projects.
7. Assessing the cost-effectiveness of alternative products and value engineering ideas at a program level.
8. Supporting training for Development and external Estimating teams on new project estimating tools and templates.
9. Assisting in the preparation of leadership presentations for the client’s Preconstruction and Estimating team.
10. Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
11. Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
• 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, or Project Cost Controls.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $105-200K per year, determined by role and level, reflecting a fair and equitable salary. This range is for base salary only; total compensation may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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