Senior Construction Estimator

Turner & TownsendDearborn, MI
Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Estimator to work with our Dearborn, MI team on a major US commercial real estate manufacturing program for a well-known client. On-site office presence is required three days out of the week.

Requirements

  • Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam.
  • Proficient in use of industry estimating databases and other estimating 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.
  • Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects, including but not limited to Architectural and MEP elements.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects.
  • Must possess exemplary communication skills – both written and oral.
  • Must be a “self-starter,” and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player.
  • Bachelors’ degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar degree.
  • Recent commercial real estate construction experience is required.
  • Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.

Responsibilities

  • Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
  • Assist in providing feasibility studies and using the application of parametric benchmark cost data.
  • Provide reasoned and rational cost advice on elements of cost estimating and planning.
  • Understand local market rates and project nuances.
  • Contribute to benchmark library and advise on accuracy of cost advice and estimates received from external parties.
  • Provide benchmarking studies, analysis of cost data and presentation of data in reports.
  • Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates, report writing and presentation.
  • Ability to perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
  • Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
  • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
  • Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients.
  • Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.
  • Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
  • Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.
  • Identify improvements for cost estimating procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
  • Be proficient in managing direct communications with client to gain an understanding of scope relating to estimate requests, managing expectations in terms of deliverable timelines and to present the end deliverable.
  • Provide estimates for maintenance and/or repair construction projects, such as parking lot repairs, HVAC system upgrades, or adding of EV chargers.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

  • Great place to work
  • Opportunity and voice to affect change
  • Support for success in work and life
  • Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
  • Respects work-life balance
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Celebrates diversity
  • Inclusive environment for all employees
  • Actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community
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