**Company Description** Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision. **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. + Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials. + Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all types of projects. + 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. + Review proposed change documents and pricing as assigned. + Provide project document constructability reviews. + Attend meetings as assigned. + Make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate. + 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. **Qualifications** + Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CostX, Bluebeam. + Proficient in use of industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g., RS Means, Trade Services, Richardsons. **Educational and Professional Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university. + Must have three (3) years of significant quantity survey and pricing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Prior experience as a project or field engineer desirable. + Demonstrated experience working as a lead estimator on large scale and complex construction projects. + Demonstrate experience of all elements of estimating construction projects, including but not limited to Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP elements. + US construction experience is required. + Proven track record managing large-scale and complex projects. + Must possess exemplary communication skills – both written and oral. + Must be a “self-starter,” and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player. + Perform all of the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software. **Additional Information** **_*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs._** _Our inspired people share our vision and mission. 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