Responsibilities
- Develop and manage cost plans and detailed estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographies; lead estimate reviews with internal and external teams.
- Present milestone cost updates (concept, schematic, DD, CD) and clearly communicate basis of estimate, assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, and risks.
- Lead quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi‑package CSA scopes; ensure alignment between scope, drawings/models, and estimate.
- Provide program‑level estimating for defined scopes, synthesizing inputs across multiple projects/campuses to support portfolio‑level decisions.
- Review contractor pricing (bids, pay applications, change orders); perform comparative assessments and prepare recommendations.
- Drive benchmarking and cost modeling; build, maintain, and apply historical cost data and metrics; support life‑cycle cost (LCC) analyses.
- Facilitate value engineering (VE); develop cost/benefit options and support feasibility and early‑stage cost modeling.
- Support procurement and preconstruction, including prequalification, bid list development, bid analysis, tender reporting, and contract documentation.
- Partner with cost management, procurement, and project controls to align estimating outputs with budgets, commercial strategy, and program‑level planning.
- Assess design evolutions and produce timely estimate updates at appropriate accuracy levels.
- Mentor and coordinate support staff; contribute to training materials, templates, and internal/external estimating tools.
- Prepare leadership‑ready content for client preconstruction and estimating presentations.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
Requirements
- Advanced estimating expertise
- Proven experience supporting multi-phase delivery across major capital construction programs
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving environments
- Experience developing detailed civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) estimates
- Experience leading quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi-package CSA scopes
- Ability to ensure alignment between scope, drawings/models, and estimate
- Experience presenting milestone cost updates (concept, schematic, DD, CD)
- Strong communication skills to clearly convey basis of estimate, assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, and risks
- Experience reviewing contractor pricing (bids, pay applications, change orders)
- Experience with benchmarking and cost modeling
- Ability to build, maintain, and apply historical cost data and metrics
- Experience supporting life-cycle cost (LCC) analyses
- Experience facilitating value engineering (VE) and developing cost/benefit options
- Support for procurement and preconstruction activities including bid analysis and tender reporting
- Collaboration with cost management, procurement, and project controls teams
- Ability to assess design evolutions and produce timely estimate updates at appropriate accuracy levels
- Mentorship and coordination of support staff
- Development of training materials, templates, and estimating tools
- Preparation of leadership-ready content for client presentations
- Adherence to SOX control responsibilities where applicable
Nice to Have
- Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Remote candidates with exceptional experience and qualifications may be considered
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Works with internal and external teams including cost management, procurement, and project controls. Leads estimate reviews and collaborates across multiple geographies and campuses.
Additional Information
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
- Hybrid work schedule from Turner & Townsend’s San Francisco office.
- Remote work possible for the right candidate based on experience and program needs.
