Who are you?
You are a seasoned Senior Construction Cost Estimator specializing in M&E infrastructure and rail systems estimating with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a comparable role in a similar environment.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. In this impactful role, you will be providing advice, leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Job Description
As a Senior Estimator, you will be involved in:
Producing, presenting and defending construction cost plans and cost estimates for key infrastructure clients developing complex engineering projects from feasibility/concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
Review, validation of cost submissions from General Contractor(s) within a Progressive Design Build contractual environment as part of Target Cost/Price Development.
When necessary, challenge General Contractor’s cost build-ups and associated assumptions.
Providing costings of options and presenting these as part of project Optioneering stages.
Providing cost reconciliation cost estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders.
Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
Producing cost benchmarks for validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.
Actively interfacing with project clients, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants (engineering, etc.) providing cost advice during all project stages.
Working in close collaboration with high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients’ goals are achieved.
Review and validation of contractor cost submissions within Progressive Design-Build environment, particularly for rail systems and M&E packages.