Senior Estimator

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. 
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. 
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.