Lead Cost Analyst

2 weeks ago


Saint George, Utah, United States Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to delivering impactful results through innovative projects that span the entire lifecycle of consultancy, project execution, and post-project management.

With a global presence across 133 offices in 49 countries, our expertise is accessible worldwide, making a significant difference in various sectors.

Our team is vibrant, forward-thinking, and client-centric, nurtured by a supportive and enjoyable company culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive mindset, extensive knowledge, integrity, and the high-quality outcomes we provide. Consequently, our professionals engage in some of the most thrilling projects globally.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled Lead Cost Analyst / Quantity Surveyor to deliver estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management services for a substantial data center construction initiative for a global technology client, located in Saint George, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and maintain essential relationships with clients, stakeholders, and fellow consultants.
  • Formulate cost plans and project capital estimates throughout the design phase, providing updated cost plans at critical design milestones.
  • Compile cost reports and estimate packages, presenting findings to stakeholders regularly.
  • Offer commercial insights during design evaluations and contribute to value engineering efforts.
  • Oversee cost assessments and conduct valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and precise cost checking and valuation processes.
  • Deliver estimating and cost planning services, culminating in the presentation of the final cost plan to clients, general contractors, and project teams.
  • Assess contractor and subcontractor pricing, leading negotiations to secure equitable contract prices on behalf of the client.
  • Monitor margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts across all commissions.
  • Direct the commercial evaluation of competitive bidding processes for major trades.
  • Integrate benchmarking to ensure accurate data collection.
  • Engage with general contractors and owner project managers to gather status updates for cost estimate revisions.
  • Draft written feedback on general contractor submissions, including executive summaries, and coordinate all sources of cost information for discussions.
  • Inform and prioritize engineering tasks based on cost implications.
  • Work independently to address scheduling challenges effectively.
  • Manage knowledge by ensuring that key insights and learnings from each commission are documented in internal databases and shared.
  • Drive process improvements by identifying and implementing enhancements to internal systems.
  • Oversee financial management by utilizing provided tools to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission.
  • Collaborate with the design services team and general contractors in developing cost estimates.
  • Reconcile changes during the planning phase and assist general contractors in ensuring data accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
  • Effectively manage line responsibilities.
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and potential clients, including cross-selling prospects.
  • Lead proposals for new projects or variations on current assignments.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven estimating experience, particularly in mission-critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or life sciences sectors.
  • Strong preference for candidates with data center construction experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Confidence in reviewing Mechanical and/or Electrical Subcontract packages and buyouts.
  • A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, along with relevant field experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a strong aptitude for client-facing roles.
  • Technical understanding of construction industry principles, including value management and value engineering.
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.

Additional Information

Our inspired workforce embodies our vision and mission. We strive to create a supportive work environment where every individual has the opportunity to influence change.

We are committed to ensuring our employees thrive both professionally and personally, promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible work atmosphere that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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