Senior Mechanical Estimator & QS — Semiconductors

Turner & Townsend; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will prepare mechanical cost estimates, take-offs, and manage commercial aspects of complex installations.

The role requires 5+ years in QS/estimating, knowledge of contracts, and strong cost-management skills. On-site work and likelihood of fast-track delivery are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Quantity Surveying/estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
• RICS accreditation or working towards it.
• Experience supporting cost management on medium or large projects.
• Construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise client on strategies, manage prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, change orders, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
• Independently evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and prepare commercial recommendations.
• Review, validate, and negotiate variations, change orders, and compensation events.
• Provide side-by-side cost comparison.
• Perform high level review of change orders, validating quantities; rates and scopes of work as aligned with industry practice.
• Assist with change management in fast-track design and construction environment.
• Use Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong knowledge of contracts

Cost management

Value engineering

Procurement knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

RICS accreditation or working towards it

Tools

MS Suite

Bluebeam

Cost estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will prepare mechanical cost estimates, take-offs, and manage commercial aspects of complex installations.

The role requires 5+ years in QS/estimating, knowledge of contracts, and strong cost-management skills. On-site work and likelihood of fast-track delivery are expected.