Senior Electrical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Remote)

Turner & Townsend•Seattle, WA

9d•Remote

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join their consultancy team. This role will support the delivery of a major semiconductor manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be independently responsible for preparing and presenting electrical cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and commercial management for complex Electrical Building Services and Process Utility installations. The ideal candidate will be driven and embody Turner & Townsend's purposes and values.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in a Quantity Surveying and/or estimating role in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
Experience supporting cost management on medium or large-sized construction projects.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand Class 2 estimates.
RICS accredited or working towards it.
Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of semiconductor facility infrastructure and construction methodologies.
Familiarity with NECA, RS Means.
RICS certification.

Responsibilities

Advising clients on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, change orders, and bid levelling documents.
Making final recommendations to the client, attending and chairing bid interviews, and managing the appointment process.
Independently evaluating contractor and subcontractor tenders and preparing commercial recommendations.
Reviewing, validating, and negotiating variations, change orders, and compensation events.
Providing side-by-side cost comparisons.
Performing high-level reviews of change orders, validating quantities, rates, and scopes of work in alignment with standard industry practices and contract documents.
Managing, reviewing, and presenting estimates of complicated change orders prepared by the estimating department.
Benchmarking performance against other successful commissions.
Assisting with change management in a fast-track design and construction environment.
Performing all duties using/preparing Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Providing commercial management support for specialist electrical systems.