Estimating Manager

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Job Description

The Estimating Manager is responsible for delivering timely and reliable estimating data in relation to all capital projects being delivered by Infrastructure. The role holder will assume responsibility for the co-ordination, delivery and review of all capital cost estimates across Infrastructure (Buildings, Civils, M&E, Consultancy services).

The role holder will ensure competent and consistent use of best practice, standard processes, systems and tools and quality of all estimating deliverables. There will be a focus on continuous improvement across the estimating functionality.

Reporting to the Head of Project Controls, the estimating manager will provide authoritative advice and expertise in relation to cost estimating, incorporating planning, design, construction and lifecycle costs across a broad range of infrastructure projects including, civils, mechanical, electrical and building works.

• Oversee the preparation of cost estimates for capital investments at all stages of the project lifecycle from order of magnitude through to definitive, pre-tender estimates.
• Peer review all capital cost estimates in excess of €500k and govern the peer review of cost estimates below that threshold.
• Manage and develop the human resources (internal and external) engaged in estimating activities including resource planning and staff performance management.
• Liaise with the Senior Cost Manager, Risk Manager, Scheduling Manager, Design Team Leads and relevant Project/Programme Managers in developing estimates and managing the estimating function.
• Develop and maintain the processes, systems, and administrative procedures necessary to support the timely and accurate dissemination of cost estimates and associated reports, across daa.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of historical cost data and establish knowledge-sharing arrangements with other Airports and/or their consultants.
• Foster relationships with the supply chain and wider industry including contractors, consultants, suppliers, and professional bodies.
• Contribute to the management of the Project Controls function and the Infrastructure business unit generally including participating in team and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Effectively manage and communicate with all stakeholders in the estimating process.
• Provide lessons learned on historical estimates where there was over/under spend.
• Assess and determine the need for change to estimating processes and methods and implement changes to deliver improved performance.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team & managing stakeholders:

• Drive a positive, motivated culture within the scheduling team and ensure they are invested in managing and improving scheduling performance.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and pro-active relationships within and outside of the programme controls team
• Make a timely response to estimating queries and requests for information from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 12 or more years’ experience in the management of major construction projects with a minimum of 7 or more years’ construction cost estimating experience in a comparable environment with a client, consultant, or contractor.
• A thorough knowledge of capital project procedures and practices, and a familiarity with typical estimating software such Cost X.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, drawings and specifications.
• An ability to develop strong team participation.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, understand and organize construction drawings, bills, plans and specifications
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
• Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members, and effectively