Senior Cost Estimation Consultant

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to driving successful project outcomes from inception to completion and beyond. Our expertise spans consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations across various sectors including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

With a global presence in 49 countries and 133 offices, we are well-positioned to impact projects worldwide. Our dynamic and innovative team is committed to a client-focused approach, fostering an inclusive and enjoyable workplace culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive methods, extensive knowledge, integrity, and the high-quality results we deliver, allowing our team members to engage in some of the most exciting projects globally.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Estimator to join our skilled Cost Management team in the San Francisco Bay area.

This team provides consultancy services on a diverse range of large-scale construction management programs for our esteemed clients, which include sectors such as Real Estate, Data Centers, High-Tech & Manufacturing, and Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Formulating cost plans and estimates from initial concept through to detailed design.
  • Assisting clients with land acquisition strategies.
  • Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at significant design milestones.
  • Evaluating proposed design modifications and new technologies, preparing estimates with appropriate accuracy.
  • Understanding various design stages and corresponding estimate levels.
  • Providing commercial insights during design optioneering and value engineering initiatives.
  • Preparing cash flow forecasts for the construction lifecycle.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates and cost plans.
  • Analyzing labor markets and cost factors, including unions and taxation.
  • Supporting clients with monthly presentations.
  • Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
  • Integrating benchmarking to ensure precise data collection.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in a construction cost role, developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Educational background in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptional communication skills, thriving in client-facing environments.
  • Experience in creating program-level estimates for medium to large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction industry technical matters, including value management and value engineering.
  • Familiarity with CostX software is advantageous.
  • Experience in commercial real estate across sectors such as hospitality, interiors, and retail is highly desirable.
Additional Information:

Salary Range: The salary for this full-time position is between $140K and $160K annually. This range reflects base salary only and may vary based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Work Environment: We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Diversity Commitment: Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality: All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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