Job 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 Construction Estimator to join our talented team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal individual will be a good communicator and a team player with a good foundation in cost and estimating.

Responsibilities: 

• Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design. 
• Supporting Client land acquisitions. 
• Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones. 
• Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels. 
• Understanding design stages and estimate levels. 
• Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises. 
• Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle. 
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans. 
• Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions & tax. 
• Supporting our clients with monthly presentations. 
• Delivering Life Cycle Costing models. 
• Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Key Attributes

• 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.
• Maintain a library of historical labor rates, equipment rental rates, and material cost.
• Assist with the maintenance and conformance of existing data bases and libraries.
• Assist with the intake, distribution, and archiving of estimating assignments.
• Assist with the review of proposed change documents and pricing as assigned.
• Assist with project document constructability reviews.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Make site visits with project/construction management as appropriate.
• Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourage others to comply with safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction from a four-year college or university. Must have two (2) 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.

Skills and Competencies required to perform tasks:

• Track record of demonstrating internal drive and motivation to begin and continue tasks without supervisory oversight.
• Ability to read and interpret both drawn and written construction documents.
• Ability to interface with various construction software applications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before individual and groups of project stakeholders.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts including arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and probability to practical situations as required.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (drafting standards, formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) as required.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform under pressure and evaluate the situation and make an accurate, timely decision.
• Ability to lift and transport fifty pounds safely.

Expected Relationships:

• All program office personnel.
• Project design and estimating service providers.
• Contracting teams.

Relevant Knowledge Base:

• Knowledge of estimating software and other estimating tools.
• Advance knowledge of all Microsoft Suites, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Construction Management Software.

Additional Information

*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. 

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