Senior Consultant - Estimating

Turner & Townsend • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$95,000 - CA$145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Cost Estimator specializing in M&E infrastructure and rail systems estimating. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of post-graduate experience and be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a high-performing team. In this impactful role, you will provide advice, leadership, and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Requirements

• Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent.
• 8 - 15 years’ experience in cost estimating positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of rail systems estimating methodologies, procurement and installation approaches, and key testing, commissioning, integration and handover cost drivers.

Nice To Haves

• Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (e.g., CIQS / RICS / AACE).
• Bilingual capability in English and French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Producing, presenting, and defending construction cost plans and cost estimates for key infrastructure clients developing complex engineering projects from feasibility/concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
• Reviewing and validating cost submissions from General Contractor(s) within a Progressive Design Build contractual environment as part of Target Cost/Price Development.
• Challenging General Contractor’s cost build-ups and associated assumptions when necessary.
• Providing costings of options and presenting these as part of project Optioneering stages.
• Providing cost reconciliation cost estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders.
• Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
• Producing cost benchmarks for validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.
• Actively interfacing with project clients, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants (engineering, etc.) providing cost advice during all project stages.
• Working in close collaboration with high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients’ goals are achieved.
• Review and validation of contractor cost submissions within Progressive Design-Build environment, particularly for rail systems and M&E packages.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree