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 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and 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.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced, Senior Cost Consultant to lead Turner & Townsend's Southern California area team with MEP estimates and MEP cost management on a various portfolio of large real estate, manufacturing, high-tech, industrial and life sciences projects for our key clients.

You are either looking for the next step in your career or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment and need a new challenge. You are passionate, enthusiastic and have a willingness to do a fantastic job and be a real team player.

Responsibilities:

• Providing the full cost management service, specializing in MEP.
• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design.
• Managing and taking responsibility for estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate to the client team.
• Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a package and where appropriate.
• Post-tender cost analysis and reconciliations against values provided by the contractor.
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing.
• Interfacing with the client, other consultants, and being a real team player within the T&T Team.
• Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and Directors.
• Staff management– Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants.
• Recruitment - Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviews.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.

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  College degree in Engineering, Construction Management with a Technical Focus, Quantity Surveyor, or related technical field.
• Real Estate or relatable (manufacturing, high-tech, industrial, life sciences, etc.) experience is preferred.
• Trained Engineer and demonstrated experience estimating mechanical and/or electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Construction experience with full scope MEP; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is a plus.
• Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
• Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCad Navisworks, Google Suite 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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$205 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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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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