Turner & Townsend · 3 hours ago
Associate Director, Estimating- Civil Infrastructure
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company that focuses on delivering impactful projects across various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Estimating in Civil Infrastructure to lead estimating management, develop cost estimates, and provide leadership to the cost management team.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Experience with civil estimating is essential
Strong understanding of all civils, structural and architectural systems
Preferred
Consultancy experience preferred
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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