Turner Townsend Inc.

Senior Cost Estimator – EV Construction Management

San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$165kDetected 10 hours ago

ComplianceForecastingSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsConstruction Management

About the role

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Act as the primary day‑to‑day commercial interface with the client during design and construction.
Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services, including producing and presenting cost plans at key design and construction milestones.
Establish and maintain robust cost control, change management, and commercial governance processes.
Estimate, review, negotiate, and manage change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
Manage contingency, commitment tracking, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
Perform post‑contract quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, and payment certification.
Compile built‑cost data and benchmarking records to support future phases and portfolio planning.
Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors to support cost development and design progression.
Inform and influence engineering and design priorities by assessing and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
Participate in value engineering and design optioneering exercises, supporting cost optimization without compromising performance or schedule.

however, strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the New York market.
Proximity to the SF Bay Area and the ability to engage locally with project teams and stakeholders will be viewed as a significant advantage.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy, entitlement, and value for money, leading negotiations on behalf of the client where required.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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