Cost Consultant/Senior Cost Consultant - Electrical

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. 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 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

We draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a minimum of 3 - 7 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

Job Description

As an Electrical Estimator / Senior Estimator, you will be involved in :

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional and residential projects throughout Canada
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Preparing Mechanical / Electrical cost estimates for all asset classes, and at all levels of design, related to real estate throughout Canada
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCad Navisworks, and / or other related computer software.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
• Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
• Experience with key aspects of business development.
• Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.

Education / Experience :

• Experience preparing electrical cost estimates on complex construction projects.
• Experience managing electrical cost or estimating on data center, high-tech, manufacturing, commercial real estate or relatable construction projects.
• Construction experience with electrical systems.
• Experience with all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) a plus.

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.

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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.

Any unsolicited resumes / CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency / Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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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.

Any unsolicited resumes / CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency / Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.