Estimating Lead

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Estimating Lead based in Houston, with up to 20% travel to Eunice, New Mexico. The role leads estimating work and a team of estimators, with a focus on conceptual estimating, construction cost management, and estimating best practices. The Estimating Lead advises project stakeholders, develops cost analyses and reports, supports business development, and helps expand the company’s estimating services. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

The role may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable. Turner & Townsend describes its workplace as flexible and supportive of work-life balance, and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in an estimating role in the construction industry.
• Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience leading a team of estimators.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices for estimating processes and methodologies, using industry practices and innovative techniques to improve efficiency.
• Specialize in conceptual estimating and provide expert guidance and support to team members.
• Mentor and coach estimators, supporting professional development and continuous learning.
• Report on key performance indicators to assess organizational and team performance against industry-standard metrics.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis, and present formal project estimate reports covering quantities, costs, escalation, assumptions, and clarifications to stakeholders.
• Perform cost risk analysis, contribute to value engineering, and negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Develop white papers and market reports for construction cost management.
• Manage internal systems for purchase orders, invoicing, and risk management.
• Anticipate client challenges and opportunities and implement estimating services aligned with evolving industry standards.
• Develop business opportunities through business development, key client development, and regional opportunity tracking.
• Lead bids for estimating scopes of work, present to potential clients, and share best practices to foster learning.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior