Senior Consultant - Estimating

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Who are you?

You are a seasoned Senior Construction Cost Estimator specializing in M&E infrastructure and rail systems estimatingwith a minimum of8years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a comparable role in a similar environment.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of ahigh-performing team. In this impactful role, you will be providing advice,leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Job Description

As a Senior Estimator,you will be involved in:

Producing, presenting and defendingconstructioncost plans andcost estimatesforkeyinfrastructureclients developing complexengineeringprojects from feasibility/concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).

Review, validationofcost submissionsfrom General Contractor(s) within aProgressive Design Build contractual environment as part of Target Cost/Price Development.

When necessary, challenge General Contractor’s cost build-ups and associated assumptions.

Providing costings of options and presenting theseas 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 the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.

Producing cost benchmarksfor validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.

Actively interfacing with project clients, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants (engineering, etc.)providing cost adviceduring 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-Buildenvironment, particularly for rail systems and M&E packages.

Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent.

8 - 15years’ experience in cost estimating positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects.

Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (e.g., CIQS / RICS / AACE).

Bilingual capability in English and French is considered an asset.

Strong understanding of rail systems estimating methodologies, procurement and installation approaches, and key testing, commissioning,integration and handover cost drivers.

What's in it for you...

• 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…