Senior Electrical Estimator - Construction Management

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator who can meet client objectives through the delivery of an effective cost management service.

The Senior Electrical Estimator will work with our team in Chandler, Arizona and manage electrical estimates + cost consulting on a notable portfolio of commercial, data center, industrial, high-tech and manufacturing building projects.

While Electrical construction estimating experience is required, Mechanical and Plumbing Estimating experience is also advantageous (MEP).

Responsibilities :

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
• Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
• 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, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• 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 opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager, and utilize marketing database.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to leadership.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCad Navisworks, and / or other related computer software.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
• Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
• Experience with key aspects of business development.
• Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.

Education / Experience :

• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management with a Technical Focus, Quantity Surveyor, or related technical field.
• Experience working on commercial, data center, high-tech, mission critical or related construction projects of medium-high complexity.
• Good understanding of all electrical systems as they relate to the construction of related projects.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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