Associate Director, Estimating- Civil Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced senior level Estimating Management Lead with a strong background in civil infrastructure, to work with our team onsite in Midtown Manhattan. In-office working is required 3 days a week. Requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

Requirements

Must have experience working in the construction Infrastructure sector (e.g. Rail, Light Rail, Bus, Transportation Civil Construction).
Computer based estimating software experience, e.g. on screen take off, Revit, Blue Beam.
Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.
Team player - Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite
Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
Infrastructure project experience is a must.
Technical work experience or college degree in Cost Estimating, Construction Management or related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cost estimating, specifically on the delivery side.
Must have experience working on multiple project phases. (Not just preconstruction).
Experience with civil estimating is essential.
Strong understanding of all civils, structural and architectural systems.

Nice To Haves

Consultancy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs.
Develop life cycle, maintenance, and operating costs.
Assist in the development of historical pricing database.
Assist in the development of cost estimating guidelines for various programs.
Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which ae to be adhered to where applicable.