Turner & Townsend · Houston, TX
Construction Estimator at Turner & Townsend — Houston, TX
Full-timeHouston, TXPosted 2026-07-06Apply on SmartRecruiters
Full job description
Turner & Townsend are seeking Construction Estimator's to join our dynamic Estimating team in North America. Some travel will be required to various sites.
*Must be based in the United States.
- Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
- Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
- Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
- 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 improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
- Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
- Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
- Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs.
- Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- 5 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas projects
- Aspen Tech knowledge
- Engineering/Construction Management Degree
- On-site experience
- Self-started/ Career Driven/ Well Organized
- Must reside in continental United States
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