Senior Construction Estimator

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 professional organizations and industry publications, the multidisciplinary team exceeds client expectations by adding value, best practice, and expertise to every project. The team’s client-centric culture reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

About the role

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an estimator 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, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed levels.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all project types.
• Assist in providing feasibility studies and applying 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 the benchmark library and advise on the accuracy of cost advice and estimates 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.
• Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing bid lists, bid analysis, bid reports, and compiling contractual documents.
• Participate in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Review proposed change documents and pricing as assigned.
• Provide project document constructability reviews.
• Attend meetings and make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
• Produce monthly cost reports and present them to clients.
• Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.
• Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the appropriate line manager.
• Identify improvements for cost estimating procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Perform work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university, or related equivalent experience.
• 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 is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working as a lead estimator on large-scale and complex construction projects.
• Experience in all elements of estimating construction projects, including Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP elements.
• US construction experience is required.
• Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects.
• Exemplary communication skills—both written and oral.
• Must be a “self-starter,” goal/results-oriented leader, and team player.
• Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, and Bluebeam.
• Experience preparing Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, and using Cost Estimating and Take-off Software.

Benefits

We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.