Construction Cost Estimator – Commercial TI/Fit Out

Company Description

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

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.    

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Cost Estimator to join our team and support a national office space construction portfolio including remodels and fit-outs for both new and existing spaces.

This role is client-facing and requires a professional with a strong estimating background, particularly in office spaces. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, and be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purpose and values. 


Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and detailed conceptual, schematic, and design development (DD) estimates for office space remodels and fit-outs in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop cost plans and estimates throughout initial design phases with limited information to provide fully-baked cost options (including GC, Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment, Professional fees, and other cost buckets) to the client.
• Experience in estimating and understanding cost drivers across geographical regions in the United States.
• Review proposed design changes and prepare estimates within appropriate levels of accuracy.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or queries. 
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure alignment on project scope, budget, and timelines. 
• Generate detailed cost reports and forecasts, presenting findings to clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Stay updated on market trends and pricing to provide accurate cost estimates and recommendations on cost risks & cost savings. 
• Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
• Reviewing general contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
• Negotiate change orders with general contractors/subcontractors.
• Create and maintain unit rates for each construction assembly and support in continuous updates based on completed projects or quotes received.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction cost management and/or estimating experience, with a focus on office spaces. 
• Program level cost management and construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. 
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as schedule duration input, value management and value engineering.  
• Experience in the commercial sector, including tenant improvements (TI) and build-outs of office spaces. Financial Services experience is a plus.
• Expertise in using industry standard cost estimating software and tools.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $100K-$120K 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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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

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