Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator — Value Engineering Lead

Turner & Townsend; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Plumbing Construction Estimator to provide detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems on construction projects and to manage costs across programs. You will review plans, develop cost management plans, and work with project teams to evaluate value engineering options.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5–7 years of experience, and excels in client-facing roles.

Qualifications

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

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

Cost management

Estimating software

Education

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

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Plumbing Construction Estimator to provide detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems on construction projects and to manage costs across programs. You will review plans, develop cost management plans, and work with project teams to evaluate value engineering options.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5–7 years of experience, and excels in client-facing roles.