Associate Director, Infrastructure Cost & Commercial (Estimating)
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned Senior Estimator specializing in infrastructure cost estimating with a minimum of 8 years of post-graduate experience, or someone currently in a comparable role. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. This role involves providing advice, leadership, and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. As an Associate Director, you will be client-facing, delivering cost assessments, reviews, and assurance services, and presenting independent estimates, cost plans, benchmarks, and reconciliations. You will lead the validation and challenge process of contractor estimates, target price/cost, and commercial submissions, particularly within collaborative delivery models. You will also lead estimating uncertainty and quantitative risk assessment processes, facilitate value engineering and cost optimization, and provide strategic cost advice throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will mentor estimating professionals, support business development activities, and contribute to market growth initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in multibillion infrastructure estimating programs, cost management, or cost assurance, including leadership of major capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise across transportation, aviation, transit, highways, utilities, or other large-scale complex infrastructure sectors.
- Strong understanding of collaborative and alternative delivery models, including PDB, CMAR and Design-Build.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
- Professional designation or membership (CIQS, RICS, AACE, or equivalent).
- Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software, benchmarking tools, and risk-based estimating methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience
- Currently undertaking a comparable role in a similar environment
- Self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team
- Strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership capability
- Passionate about developing people, driving excellence, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients
Responsibilities
- Client facing delivery of cost assessments, reviews and assurance services as well as presentation of independent estimates, cost plans, benchmarks, and reconciliations.
- Lead the validation and challenge process of assigned contractor estimates, target price/cost, and commercial submissions, particularly within collaborative delivery models such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and CMAR/CMGC.
- Lead the estimating uncertainty and support as necessary the quantitative risk assessment processes as part of target cost validation, facilitate as required value engineering, cost optimization, and support informed decision-making and value-for-money outcomes.
- Provide strategic cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle, from business case and concept design through detailed design, procurement and delivery.
- Mentor and develop estimating professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and market growth initiatives.
Benefits
- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
- Health spending account
- RRSP option with company matching
- Annual learning and development budget
- Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
- Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
- Vacation, flex and sick days
- Flexible, hybrid work approach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
