Senior Cost Estimator
Senior Cost Estimator
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Job Description
Duties:
- Producing construction cost estimates for major projects from feasibility/ concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
- Providing costings of options as part of the project Optioneering stages
- Providing cost reconciliation cost estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders;
- Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client
- Engaging in probabilistic risk assessment workshops to calculate contingency provisions e.g. Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
- Provide client advice on capital and operational expenditure (OPEX) element of the project (e.g. operation and maintenance life cycle cost whole life costs etc.)
- Experienced in producing cost benchmark for validation and target-setting on major rail infrastructure projects
- Taking a lead role in interfacing with project client and other technical consultants at all project stages
- Work in close collaboration in high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients goals are achieved
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Role based in Toronto
- Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years experience in cost estimating positions
- Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (e.g. CIQS / RICS / AACE)
- Knowledge and proficiency with estimating software used on major civil engineering projects
Additional Information :
Whats 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
Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees 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
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.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
