Turner & Townsend’s vision is to expand our global footprint. The US is currently our biggest growth market, however we have opportunities across the globe. So wherever you are, if you are the right candidate, we want to hear from you.  

Job Description

• Utilize cost methodologies and tools to produce cost estimates. Incorporate project complexity factors into project estimates and assemble key input data such as project objectives, scope and economic analysis. Formulate and validate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters.
• Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks. Manage reviews and audits of cost estimates. Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs.
• Assess prospect scope and develop consistent, high level conceptual estimates for each concept under consideration. Experienced with development of capacity factored estimates and location factor adjustments.
• Assess prospect scope and main components to develop consistent "building block" estimates for each concept under consideration. Utilize Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organizational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency.
• Translate the identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the estimate of capital expenditure costs for design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and start-up of the hardware element. Estimate composed of detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours. Identify areas of uncertainty and apply appropriate allowances.
• Development of detailed project cost estimate. Incorporation of project actuals to date and detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours for to-go costs.
• Develop Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed.
• Manage Estimating Data- Establish process to collect actual cost performance, condition and normalize data for future use, develop metrics and benchmarking
• Benchmarking of Estimates- Develop benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down versus both internal and external comparable datasets.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Engineering Degree and/or certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 12 years industry experience in senior/lead estimator positions.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Fully versed with Cost Estimating principles, techniques and industry standard tools.

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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/ and https://www.heery.com/

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