Construction Cost Estimator â Commercial TI/Fit Out
Construction Cost Estimator â Commercial TI/Fit Out
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Job Description
Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Estimator to join our team and support a national office space construction portfolio including remodels and fitouts for both new and existing spaces.
This role is clientfacing and requires a professional with a strong estimating background particularly in office spaces. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and detailed conceptual schematic and design development (DD) estimates for office space remodels and fitouts in a fastpaced environment.
- Develop cost plans and estimates throughout initial design phases with limited information to provide fullybaked cost options (including GC Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment Professional fees and other cost buckets) to the client.
- Experience in estimating and understanding cost drivers across geographical regions in the United States.
- Review proposed design changes and prepare estimates within appropriate levels of accuracy.
- Oversee and manage project budgets ensuring cost control and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or queries.
- Collaborate with project managers architects and engineers to ensure alignment on project scope budget and timelines.
- Generate detailed cost reports and forecasts presenting findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Stay updated on market trends and pricing to provide accurate cost estimates and recommendations on cost risks & cost savings.
- Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
- Reviewing general contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
- Negotiate change orders with general contractors/subcontractors.
- Create and maintain unit rates for each construction assembly and support in continuous updates based on completed projects or quotes received.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in construction management cost management quantity surveying engineering or field related to construction.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction cost management and/or estimating experience with a focus on office spaces.
- Program level cost management and construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters such as schedule duration input value management and value engineering.
- Experience in the commercial sector including tenant improvements (TI) and buildouts of office spaces. Financial Services experience is a plus.
- Expertise in using industry standard cost estimating software and tools.
Additional Information :
The salary range for this fulltime role is $100K$120K 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 candidates experience and qualifications.
*Onsite presence and requirements may change depending on our clients 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 worklife 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.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
