Turner & Townsend
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Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Manage cost estimating, reporting, control and contract closure for construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The firm is hiring a Cost Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost services for clients. The role involves advising clients on vendor strategies, developing and reviewing project cost estimates, managing cost reporting and control processes, and overseeing invoicing and final accounting. The specialist will also conduct post‑contract reviews, capture lessons learned, and ensure compliance with SOX controls where applicable, using cost‑estimating and take‑off software. • Advise clients on vendor prequalification, assess proposals and bids, and make final recommendations. • Lead bid interviews, manage appointment processes, and develop project cost estimates covering construction, fees, and direct work. • Review and present estimates from junior team members, provide value engineering recommendations and risk assessments, and benchmark using data from other projects. • Establish cost reporting schedules, present cost reports and forecasts, maintain a commercial risk register, and conduct periodic meetings with project teams and vendors. • Oversee cost control by assessing payment applications, recommending contractor entitlements, evaluating change order requests, and applying dispute prevention and resolution procedures. • Manage invoicing, benchmark performance, and conduct final accounting, post‑contract audits, and account close‑outs. • Conduct post‑contract reviews, capture lessons learned, and develop training manuals and hand‑over procedures. • Utilize bid analysis sheets, change control forms, cost estimating and take‑off software; adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities. • Confidential handling of applicant information per EEO guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸cost reporting
- ▸cost control
- ▸invoicing
- ▸post‑contract review
- ▸take‑off software
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field. • 3–5 years of cost management experience in the construction industry, preferably on medium‑to‑large projects. • RICS accreditation (or working towards it) is valued. • Experience in construction consultancy and strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. • Excellent communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸3-5 years
- ▸rics
- ▸construction consultancy
- ▸procurement
- ▸communication
Benefits
The position offers a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000, with adjustments based on experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment that respects work‑life balance and provides equal‑opportunity employment, celebrating diversity and confidentiality of applicant information. Candidates should note that on‑site presence may vary with client needs and that the recruitment process does not involve any candidate fees. • Competitive salary range of $120K–$150K base, dependent on experience. • Flexible, healthy work environment that promotes work‑life balance.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time