Associate Director – MEP Estimator – Life Sciences Construction Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Company DescriptionFrom 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. Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to join our team to support scheduling as a project controls function on a large-scale project. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction project control services.

Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director – MEP Estimating to lead estimating services for some of our key projects and clients. The ideal individual will have great communication skills and have relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of estimators, providing cost consultancy services for construction projects. Implement best practice estimating processes and methodologies, incorporating industry-specific best practices and leveraging innovative techniques for improved efficiency. Specialize in conceptual estimating within the estimating domain, offering expert guidance and support to team members. Mentor and coach estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Provide reporting on key-performance-indicators to assess the performance of the organization and the team against a set of metrics determined by industry standards. Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis and present formal estimating reports for project estimates including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications to project stakeholders. Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts. Develop White Paper market reports for construction cost management. Manage internal systems for purchase orders, invoicing, and risk management. Build business capability by anticipating future challenges and opportunities for clients, and implementing new estimating services that align with changes to the best standards held within the industry. Create business opportunities through business development, key client development, and opportunity tracking within the region utilizing local knowledge and expertise of estimating needs, clients, and development. Lead the effort to win new work by leading bids for estimating scopes of work, presenting to potential clients, and sharing best practice to foster a learning environment SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction. Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in an estimating role in the construction industry. Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm. Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills. Additional InformationTurner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or [email protected]. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.•On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s 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.

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