Senior Construction Estimator

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a to work with our Atlanta team providing estimating, change management and conformance check services on major construction projects for a well-known client. 

*On-site presence is required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. 
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level. 
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all types of projects.
• 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. 
• Review proposed change documents and pricing as assigned.
• Provide project document constructability reviews.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate.
• 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. 
• Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourages others to comply with safety rules and regulations. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Educational and Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university or related equivalent experience.
• Must have three (3) years of significant quantity survey and pricing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Prior experience as a project or field engineer desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience working as a lead estimator on large scale and complex construction projects. 
• Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP elements. 
• US construction experience is required.  
• 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. 
• Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software. 
• Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam. 

Additional Information

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

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