Senior Construction Estimator
Turner & Townsend•Dearborn, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Dearborn, MI team. This role will be part of a major US commercial real estate manufacturing program for a well-known client. An on-site office presence is required three days a week.
Requirements
- Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam.
- Proficient in industry estimating databases and data sources (e.g., RS Means, Trade Services, Richardsons).
- Demonstrated experience working in an estimating management role on large-scale and complex Commercial Real Estate manufacturing construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience of all elements of estimating construction projects, including Architectural and MEP elements.
- Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects.
- Exemplary communication skills – both written and oral.
- Must be a self-starter, goal/results-oriented leader and team player.
- Bachelors’ degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar.
- Recent commercial real estate construction experience.
- Ability to perform duties using Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
Responsibilities
- Provide estimate and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
- Estimate at conceptual, programming, and detailed levels.
- Assist in providing feasibility studies and using parametric benchmark cost data.
- Provide reasoned and rational cost advice on estimating and planning elements.
- Understand local market rates and project nuances.
- Contribute to the benchmark library and advise on the accuracy of external cost advice and estimates.
- Provide benchmarking studies, analyze cost data, and present data in reports.
- Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates, including report writing and presentation.
- Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing pre-qualification, producing bid lists, bid analysis, bid reports, and compiling contractual documents.
- Participate effectively in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
- Manage cost checks and perform valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
- Produce monthly cost reports and present them to clients.
- Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.
- Maintain liaison with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
- Identify opportunities for new business with existing clients and report them to the appropriate line manager, utilizing the marketing database.
- Identify improvements for cost estimating procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
- Manage direct communications with clients to understand scope for estimate requests, manage expectations for deliverable timelines, and present the final deliverable.
- Provide estimates for maintenance and/or repair construction projects (e.g., parking lot repairs, HVAC upgrades, EV charger installations).
- Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Benefits
- Great place to work
- Opportunity and voice to affect change
- Support for succeeding in work and life
- Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
- Respect for work-life balance
- Equal opportunity employer
- Celebration of diversity
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Encouragement of applications from all sectors of the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
