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Construction Estimator

Turner & Townsend

Houston, TX · HybridJobPosted 2mo ago

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Job overview

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Construction Estimator. Turner & Townsend is seeking Construction Estimators to join their dynamic Estimating team in North America. This role involves developing cost estimates, negotiating with contractors, producing cost reports, and providing input into value engineering. The position requires maintaining liaison with clients and consultants, leading cost management teams when necessary, and identifying improvements for cost management procedures.

Key focus areas include Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications, Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors, and Use appropriate estimating tools (client tools, customized spreadsheets, industry software, benchmarking).

Successful candidates bring Based In The United States, 5 Years Of Experience Estimating Large EPC/Oil & Gas Projects, and Engineering/Construction Management Degree. Important skills include Develop Cost Estimates, Negotiate Costs With Contractors, Client Estimating Tools, Customized Estimating Spreadsheets, Industry Estimating Software, and Benchmarking. Preferred (not required): Self-Starter.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Develop Cost EstimatesNegotiate Costs With ContractorsClient Estimating ToolsCustomized Estimating SpreadsheetsIndustry Estimating SoftwareBenchmarkingProduce Monthly Post Contract Cost ReportsPresent to ClientValue EngineeringNegotiate and Approve Final AccountsMaintain Liaison With ClientMaintain Liaison With Other ConsultantsLeadership to Cost Management TeamIdentify Improvements for Cost Management ProceduresPerform All Aspects of EstimatingAnalysis of Contractor CostsVerification of Contractor CostsManage Cost ChecksCarry Out Valuations on Larger ProjectsEnsure Timely and Accurate Cost CheckingEnsure Timely and Accurate Valuation ProcessNegotiate and Approve Final CostsTeam PlayerSupport Junior EstimatorsFlexiblePositive AttitudeSOX Control ResponsibilitiesAspen TechSelf-StarterCareer DrivenWell Organized

Qualifications

Based in the United States5 Years of Experience Estimating Large EPC/Oil & Gas ProjectsEngineering/Construction Management DegreeReside in Continental United StatesOn-Site Experience

Full job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking Construction Estimator's to join our dynamic Estimating team in North America. Some travel will be required to various sites.

  • Must be based in the United States.
  • Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.

  • Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.

  • Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).

  • Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.

  • Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.

  • Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.

  • Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.

  • Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.

  • Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.

  • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.

  • Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs.

  • Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.

  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas projects

  • Aspen Tech knowledge

  • Engineering/Construction Management Degree

  • On-site experience

  • Self-started/ Career Driven/ Well Organized

  • Must reside in continental United States

Additional Information

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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