Who are you?You are a seasoned
Senior Estimator who specialises in infrastructure cost estimating with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a comparable role in a similar environment.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. In this impactful role, you will be providing advice, leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Job DescriptionWho are you?You are a proven infrastructure estimating leader with extensive experience delivering cost advisory and assurance services on major capital projects. You're motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. You combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership capability.
As a trusted advisor, you excel at building client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and influencing key project decisions. You are passionate about developing people, driving excellence, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.
In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Job DescriptionAs an Associate Director, you will:
- Client facing delivery of cost assessments, reviews and assurance services as well as presentation of independent estimates, cost plans, benchmarks, and reconciliations.
- Lead the validation and challenge process of assigned contractor estimates, target price/cost, and commercial submissions, particularly within collaborative delivery models such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and CMAR/CMGC.
- Lead the estimating uncertainty and support as necessary the quantitative risk assessment processes as part of target cost validation, facilitate as required value engineering, cost optimization, and support informed decision-making and value-for-money outcomes.
- Provide strategic cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle, from business case and concept design through detailed design, procurement and delivery.
- Mentor and develop estimating professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and market growth initiatives.
Qualifications- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in multibillion infrastructure estimating programs, cost management, or cost assurance, including leadership of major capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise across transportation, aviation, transit, highways, utilities, or other large-scale complex infrastructure sectors.
- Strong understanding of collaborative and alternative delivery models, including PDB, CMAR and Design-Build.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
- Professional designation or membership (CIQS, RICS, AACE, or equivalent).
- Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software, benchmarking tools, and risk-based estimating methodologies.
Additional InformationWhat's in it for you...
- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
- Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
- RRSP option with company matching
- Annual learning and development budget
- Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
- Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
- We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging
The base salary range for this full-time role is
$125,000 - $175,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
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