Associate Director, Infrastructure Cost & Commercial (Estimating

• Full-time
• Department:
  Infrastructure
• Compensation: CAD 125000 - CAD 175000 - yearly

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 seasonedSenior Estimatorwho specialises in infrastructure cost estimating with a minimum of 8years 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-performingteam. In this impactful role, you will be providing advice,leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Who are you?

You are a proven infrastructure estimating leader with extensive experience delivering cost advisory and assurance services on major capital projects. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. You combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership capability.

As a trusted advisor, you excel at building client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and influencing key project decisions. You are passionate about developing people, driving excellence, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Job Description

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Client facing delivery of cost assessments, reviews and assurance services as well as presentation of independent estimates, cost plans, benchmarks, and reconciliations.
• Lead the validation and challenge process of assigned contractor estimates, target price/cost, and commercial submissions, particularly within collaborative delivery models such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and CMAR/CMGC.
• Lead the estimating uncertainty and support as necessary the quantitative risk assessment processes as part of target cost validation, facilitate as required value engineering, cost optimization, and support informed decision-making and value-for-money outcomes.
• Provide strategic cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle, from business case and concept design through detailed design, procurement and delivery.
• Mentor and develop estimating professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and market growth initiatives.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in multibillion infrastructure estimating programs, cost management, or cost assurance, including leadership of major capital projects.
• Demonstrated expertise across transportation, aviation, transit, highways, utilities, or other large-scale complex infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of collaborative and alternative delivery models, including PDB, CMAR and Design-Build.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Professional designation or membership (CIQS, RICS, AACE, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in…