Senior 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 Senior Estimator to work on the Atlanta Hartsfield program. This person will be joining our Atlanta team providing estimating 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.
• 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.
• Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university.
• Must have two (2) 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.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.