Job Information
Turner & Townsend Senior MEP Estimating & Cost Manager in Tampa, Florida
Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/) , infrastructure (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and natural resources (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/natural-resources/) sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Who are you?
You are an experienced Senior MEP Estimator or Senior MEP Cost Manager with a minimum of seven years of post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.
Objectives of the Job
The primary focus of this role is supporting commission management for the various projects we have with clients. They must be a trusted employee of the business and be from a cost or estimating management background.
They are to have experience in real estate, high tech, or data center sectors to have credibility with the client and be able to quickly adapt to our environment.
Ability to produce estimates and negotiate contracts across the spectrum of projects and have expertise from an MEP background.
Your work approach to be collaborative both with our team and with all clients, contractors, and subcontractors. Your approach is to ensure client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective service.
Key Elements
*Remote East Coast only
Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost reports.
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 evaluations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
Produce monthly cost reports and present to client.
Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
Maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimating.
Qualifications
Knowledge of all aspects of cost management and technical knowledge in specific areas.
Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement.
Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
Production of bid documentation for client projects.
Good knowledge and experience gained within the stated industry sectors.
Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Projects, and other computer software.
Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
Must have a “Team attitude”, be self-motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.
Education / Experience:
College degree in Construction Management / Economics, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Minimum of seven years’ experience in delivering cost management, to include cost estimating, cost plans, construction projects, and MEP management services.
Detailed knowledge of all technical aspects of construction to support various sector environments. Projects could include corporate interiors, commercial ground up, data centers, high manufacturing, and other related projects.
Be able to support estimates with benchmarked data to validate proposed costs.
Thorough understanding of installation and labor variables through use different estimating tools and application of union or other rates.
Ability to provide strategic input and direction to the team in the delivery of our services.
Be able to prepare resource estimates, client proposals and balance the day to day client needs with the available resources, providing forecasts of resource needs.
Additional Information
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.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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