Estimator

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Estimating professional with a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in USA Heavy Infrastructure/Natural Resources projects. You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on clear communication between internal stakeholders and clients, with a passion for continuous improvement is required.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimating Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide estimating support to Turner & Townsend's client at the Denver Airport . This position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with estimating procedures in when developing project estimates. THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE ROLE AT THE DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

The individual may also be required to help/lead the continuous improvement of estimating techniques, tools, and skills. In this role, the individual will act autonomously with minimal technical oversight but will be reporting to Turner & Townsend's Program Director as well as the client project leads.

This Estimating SME is expected to lead all facets of preparation, review, and presentation of cost estimates to clients and therefore should possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Specific requirements are as follows:

• Display and champion the Core Values of Turner & Townsend and its clients.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external teams.

• Ensure compliance with Tuner & Townsend's Control Corporate Guidelines and Standards

• Develop estimate plans and coordinate estimate development with the project team, including preparation of the Estimate Schedule

• Provide high-quality estimates in a timely manner. The estimator will be responsible for sourcing some information in the estimate. This may include field walks, file searches, personnel interviews etc.

• Be fully familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); WBS design and utilization of WBS in developing estimates.

• Prepares and presents project and program level cost estimates, which could include review and consolidation of third-party estimates.

• Coordinate other disciplines and functions to collect all necessary data on scope, quantities and/or cost to prepare accurate cost estimates.

• Perform analysis on all estimating inputs.

• Leading the establishment pricing structures to be applied to cost estimates.

• Ensures that estimates are in line with market trends and pricing, including development and maintenance of project benchmarking data.

• Manages variations and changes to base estimate and ensures that implications of changes are evaluated before finalizing the solution.

• Be fully familiar with development of Indirect Costs, Fees, Owners Cost.

• Performs escalation and contingency calculations for complex projects.

• Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis and @Risk software experience are a plus.

• Develop or assist in the development of Home Office and Construction estimates.

• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as leading and managing the workload of other team members.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years' work experience with Heavy Industrial/Natural Resources capital project work

• CCS Candy or Heavy bid experience preferred. AspenTech knowledge desired.

• Ability to utilize MS Excel as an estimating tool is essential.

• Bachelor's degree (preferably Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field) is a plus but not necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.

• Prior field work is a plus.

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

• Local candidates preferred, if not local, must be relocatable in Q2/2024 (relocation assistance provided).

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters (~~~) If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at ~~~ or ~~~ . This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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