CSA Construction Estimator

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced CSA Estimator to provide Civil / Structural / Architectural estimates and cost consulting and meet client objectives through the delivery of an effective construction cost management service for our key clients.The ideal candidate is a construction professional who specializes in Civil, Structural and Architectural (‘Core and Shell’) Estimating.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 on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.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, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.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 management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.