Senior Construction Estimator

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Estimator to work with our Dearborn MI team on a major US commercial real estate manufacturing program for a well-known client.

*On-site office presence is required three days out of the week. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual programming and detailed level.
• Assist in providing feasibility studies and using the application of parametric benchmark cost data.
• Provide reasoned and rational cost advice on elements of cost estimating and planning.
• Understand local market rates and project nuances.
• Contribute to benchmark library and advise on accuracy of cost advice and estimates received from external parties.
• Provide benchmarking studies analysis of cost data and presentation of data in reports.
• Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates report writing and presentation.
• Ability to perform all aspects of procurement including managing the pre-qualification stage produce bid list bid analysis produce bid report and compile contractual documents.
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects and ensure timely and accurate cost checking and valuation process.
• Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients.
• Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.
• Identify improvements for cost estimating procedures templates and products and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Be proficient in managing direct communications with client to gain an understanding of scope relating to estimate requests managing expectations in terms of deliverable timelines and to present the end deliverable.
• Provide estimates for maintenance and/or repair construction projects such as parking lot repairs HVAC system upgrades or adding of EV chargers. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

Technical Requirements:

• Competency using Excel Word PowerPoint CostX Bluebeam.
• Proficient in use of industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources e.g. RS Means Trade Services Richardsons.

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in an estimating management role on large scale and complex Commercial Real Estate manufacturing construction projects.
• Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects including but not limited to Architectural and MEP elements.
• Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills both written and oral.
• Must be a self-starter and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or similar degree.
• Recent commercial real estate construction experience is required. 
• Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets Change Control Forms Cost Estimating Software and Take-off Software.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$160K 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.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs* 

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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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time