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Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

**Turner & Townsend Heery** is seeking a **Senior Estimator** to work with our Atlanta team providing estimating, change management and conformance check services on major construction projects for a well-known client.

_*On-site presence is required._

Responsibilities:

+ Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.

+ Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.

+ Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.

+ Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all types of projects.

+ Assist in providing feasibility studies and using the application of parametric benchmark cost data.

+ Provide reasoned and rational cost advice on elements of cost estimating and planning.

+ Understand local market rates and project nuances

+ Contribute to benchmark library and advise on accuracy of cost advice and estimates received from external parties.

+ Provide benchmarking studies, analysis of cost data and presentation of data in reports.

+ Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates, report writing and presentation.

+ Ability to perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.

+ Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.

+ Review proposed change documents and pricing as assigned.

+ Provide project document constructability reviews.

+ Attend meetings as assigned.

+ Make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate.

+ Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.

+ Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients.

+ Provide input into value engineering and options analysis.

+ Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.

+ Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.

+ Identify improvements for cost estimating procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.

+ Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourages others to comply with safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

+ Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam.

+ Proficient in use of industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g., RS Means, Trade Services, Richardsons.

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university.

+ Must have three (3) years of significant quantity survey and pricing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Prior experience as a project or field engineer desirable.

+ Demonstrated experience working as a lead estimator on large scale and complex construction projects.

+ Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP elements.

+ US construction experience is required.

+ Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects.

+ Must possess exemplary communication skills – both written and oral.

+ Must be a “self-starter,” and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player.

+ Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.

Additional Information

_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' 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/_

_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._

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