CSA Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced CSA Estimator to provide Civil / Structural / Architectural estimates and cost consulting and meet client objectives through the delivery of an effective construction cost management service for our key clients. The ideal candidate is a construction professional who specializes in Civil, Structural and Architectural (‘Core and Shell’) Estimating.

Requirements

Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post-contract, and final account.
Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Navisworks, and/or other related computer software.
Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and being a team player.
Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
Experience advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
Experience with key aspects of business development.
Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.
College degree in Engineering, Construction Management with a Technical Focus, Quantity Surveyor, or related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience preparing large-scale CSA cost estimates.
Experience with Civil, Structural and Architectural (‘Core and Shell’) Estimating and Design for large scale commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
Ability to estimate at a conceptual, programming, and detailed level.
Assist in feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing bid list, bid analysis, producing bid report, and compiling contractual documents.
Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects and ensure timely and accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present them to clients.
Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all projects stages.
Provide leadership to the cost management team, when necessary, to ensure delivery of all accountabilities.
Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line managers and utilize the marketing database.
Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line managers.