Senior Construction Estimator

Turner & Townsend•Dearborn, MI

11h•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.