Senior Mechanical Estimator for Construction Projects

Turner & Townsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team in the United States. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems, review plans, and collaborate with project teams to manage costs across complex construction projects.

The role emphasizes value engineering, risk analysis, and clear communication with clients and stakeholders. SOX controls may apply where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Thrives in a client facing role.
• Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Client facing

Communication skills

Estimating software

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team in the United States. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems, review plans, and collaborate with project teams to manage costs across complex construction projects.

The role emphasizes value engineering, risk analysis, and clear communication with clients and stakeholders. SOX controls may apply where relevant.