Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
As a Senior Estimator, you will be involved in:
Producing and presenting independent estimates, providing cost advice to key infrastructure clients (e.g. aviation, transit, highways, etc.), developing complex engineering projects from feasibility/concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
Review and validation of continuous estimate submissions from General Contractor(s) and providing associated cost advice to clients and stakeholders typically within a Progressive Design Build (PDB) project delivery environment.
When necessary, able challenge General Contractor’s cost build-ups and associated assumptions.
Providing costings of options and presenting these to project clients and stakeholders.
Providing cost reconciliation estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders.
Actively engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
Participating in probabilistic risk assessment workshops to calculate cost impacts as part the Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) process
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.
Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years’ 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).
Knowledge and proficiency with estimating software used on major civil engineering projects.
Experience developing Target Price or assuring Target Price submissions as part of a PDB project delivery not essential but a bonus
Experience working as an estimator in the aviation sector not essential but a bonus.
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
- We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging
The base salary range for this full-time role is $95,000 - $145,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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