Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to support large scale construction projects in Richmond, Virginia. This role requires strong estimating skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The ideal candidate would have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience and a degree in construction management or a related field. The position offers the opportunity to deliver cost plans and presentations for major projects while working with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction.
• Experience in construction cost management roles.
• Good understanding of value management and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates for large scale projects.
• Deliver updated cost plans at design milestones.
• Manage support staff and coordinate project estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Cost estimation

Project management

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job 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.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team to support 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

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions; with internal and external staff.
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Experience in providing program-level estimates for specific scopes of work.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of support staff.
• Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
• 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.
• Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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 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.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.