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Senior Construction Estimator - Mechanical & Process Piping

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.  

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator with Mechanical and Process Piping experience 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. 

Project/Program specific responsibilities: 

Individuals will be working as part of a team providing estimating support activities across a variety of life science sector projects and programmes.

Responsibilities will consist of:

  • Preparation of benchmarking reports and development of appropriate data.
  • Measurement and estimation from a first principle basis for projects at all design stages.
  • Proficient in measuring using CSI Masterformat.
  • Undertaking reviews of 3rd party estimates to identify alignment with the market and preparing reports to detail findings.
  • Preparation of estimates for project change orders and review of EPCM submissions.

Market sector experience:

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facilities
  • CGMP facilities

Project/program size in dollar value: 

  • Various, with projects ranging in size from $50m to $1bn+

Software specific requirements: 

  • CostX experience preferred but not essential. Experience in measurement software essential.

Certification requirements:

  • AACE membership or equivalent preferred but not essential

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 $135K-$170K- 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. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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At Turner & Townsend you’ll join an ambitious global team committed to making a difference to the most exciting projects and programmes happening around the world. If you bring your talent, enthusiasm and determination, we’ll help you realise you...

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