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Senior CSA Estimator - Construction

Turner & Townsend
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2025
💰 $185,000/yr($100,000/yr$185,000/yr)

About the role

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 seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator with CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil construction projects. 
  • Review project plans and specifications to determine scope of work and required materials. 
  • Lead the development of comprehensive cost management plans with project teams. 
  • Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options. 
  • Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering. 
  • Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. 
  • Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates. 
  • Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders. 
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies. 
  • Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications. 
  • Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
  • 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, civil engineering or field related to construction.  
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience  
  • Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.  
  • Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs 
  • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.  
  • Excellent communication skills.  

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $100K-$185K 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 clients' 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/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 

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