Cost Estimator

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

Do you want to be part of our successful **Infrastructure** team supporting top clients for **Turner & Townsend** in Toronto? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking** Estimator **to work in our team.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the world.

**Who are you?**

You are a **Cost** **Estimator **experienced in **heavy civils work** in infrastructure projects - cost estimating** **with a minimum of 5 **years **post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

**Job Description**:

- Producing construction cost estimates for major projects from feasibility/ concept design up to detailed design (pre-tender estimates).
- Providing costings of options as part of the project Optioneering stages
- Providing cost reconciliation cost estimates including associated justification to be presented to project clients and key stakeholders;
- Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client
- Engaging in probabilistic risk assessment workshops to calculate contingency provisions e.g. Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
- Provide client advice on capital and operational expenditure (OPEX) element of the project (e.g. operation and maintenance, life cycle cost, whole life costs, etc.)
- Experienced in producing cost benchmark for validation and target-setting on major rail infrastructure projects
- Taking a lead role in interfacing with project client and other technical consultants, at all project stages
- Work in close collaboration in high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients goals are achieved

**Qualifications**:

- Role based in Toronto
- Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost estimating positions across pre-contract phases of projects
- Membership of professional organisations is a bonus (e.g. CIQS / RICS / AACE)
- Knowledge and proficiency with estimating software used on major civil engineering projects

Additional Information
**Turner & Townsend** is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request
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