Construction Cost Estimator - Infrastructure
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Turner & Townsend
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction, Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description
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 Construction Cost Estimator who specialises in infrastructure construction cost estimatingwith a minimum of 5 years 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 a high-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
Assist in producing, presenting, and defending construction cost plans and estimates for infrastructure projects from feasibility through detailed design, under senior guidance.Support the review and validation of General Contractor cost submissions within a Progressive Design‑Build framework (target cost/price development), compiling data and tracking assumptions.When necessary, challenge General Contractor’s cost build-ups and associated assumptions.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 the 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.Qualifications
Role based in TorontoQuantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent.5 - 8 years’ experience in cost estimating positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects.Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (, CIQS / RICS / AACE).Knowledge and proficiency with estimating software used on major civil engineering projects; willingness to learn and adopt organization‑standard tools.Additional Information
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 programRRSP option with company matchingAnnual learning and development budgetAccess to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growthCoverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your roleWe believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick daysA flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal livesCommitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belongingOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and…
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