Senior Estimator - Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend$120K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction cost management roles.
  • Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, or similar positions.
  • Proven track record in providing conceptual estimating and pre-construction services.
  • Experience with large scale construction projects and programs.
  • Solid understanding of construction industry technical matters, including value management and engineering.
  • Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cost plans and estimates from initial concept to detailed design stages.
  • Present updated cost plans at key design milestones to stakeholders.
  • Provide program-level estimates for various scopes of work effectively.
  • Manage and supervise support staff in estimating processes.
  • Review design changes and new technologies, preparing accurate estimates.
  • Analyze cost data from completed projects to inform future estimates.
  • Evaluate cost effectiveness of alternative products and value engineering ideas.
  • Train internal and external teams on new estimating tools.
  • Prepare materials for client leadership presentations.
  • Deliver comprehensive Life Cycle Costing models.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large scale construction projects.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse teams.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Access to advanced estimating tools and technologies.
  • Support for career growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
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

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$180K 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.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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