Associate Director, Estimating- Civil Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced senior level Estimating Management Lead with a strong background in civil infrastructure, to work with our team onsite in Midtown Manhattan.

*In-office working is required 3 days a week. Requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
• Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
• Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs.
• Develop life cycle, maintenance, and operating costs.
• Assist in the development of historical pricing database.
• Assist in the development of cost estimating guidelines for various programs.
• Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which ae to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Must have experience working in the construction Infrastructure sector (e.g. Rail, Light Rail, Bus, Transportation Civil Construction).  
• Computer based estimating software experience, e.g. on screen take off, Revit, Blue Beam.
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
• Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.
• Team player - Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player. 

Education/Experience:

• Infrastructure project experience is a must. 
• Technical work experience or college degree in Cost Estimating, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cost estimating, specifically on the delivery side. 
• Must have experience working on multiple project phases. (Not just preconstruction).
• Consultancy experience preferred. 
• Experience with civil estimating is essential.
• Strong understanding of all civils, structural and architectural systems.

The salary range for this full-time role is $175K-$190K 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.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.  

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

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. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

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