Senior Construction Estimator

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery
is seeking ato work with our Atlanta team providing estimating, change management and conformance check services on major construction projects for a well-known client.

* On-site presence is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all types of projects.
• 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.
• Review proposed change documents and pricing as assigned.
• Provide project document constructability reviews.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate.
• 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.
• Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourages others to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Educational and Professional

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university or related equivalent experience.
• Must have three (3) years of significant quantity survey and pricing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience as a project or field engineer desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working as a lead estimator on large scale and complex construction projects.
• Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects,…