Cost Estimator

• Perform complex estimating assignments and lead a team of estimators
• Prepare pre-design cost estimates based on scope and project type
• Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications across various project types
• Review contractor and consultant cost proposals
• Negotiate change orders
• Work onsite at client sites with clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate client relationships

Cost Estimator III leading airport infrastructure estimates for Accenture capital projects

Cost Estimator III – Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Airports, ANS

Cost Estimator III leading engineering and construction estimates for Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects.
Preparing cost proposals and negotiating change orders for airport infrastructure clients.

• Assist with estimating all elements of project cost, including labor, materials, equipment, supplies, expenses, contingency, escalation, and program risk
• Support multiple projects and project teams across project phases from inception through close-out
• Use industry resources, cost databases, software systems, and standards to develop completed estimates
• Assist the Lead Estimator with developing standard cost estimating processes companywide
• Coordinate with construction management support resources to complete estimates
• Work with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate budget appropriateness and prepare or coordinate full project estimates
• Assist with estimates for conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, material, equipment, and labor take-offs, and cost comparison analyses using accepted industry methods

Estimator developing infrastructure project budgets for Freese and Nichols

Estimator developing reliable budgets and cost analyses for Freese and Nichols, a U.S. infrastructure planning and engineering firm. Supporting project teams across design and construction phases.

• Prepare material quantity take-offs from planning documents and engineering drawings
• Review quantity take-offs prepared by other estimators for accuracy and completeness
• Develop detailed cost estimates, including system and subsystem breakdowns
• Prepare complete estimate packages, including Basis of Estimate, Quantity Take-Off Backup, Cost Data Documentation, and Engineer's Estimate
• Collect, evaluate, and maintain historical cost information for future estimating efforts
• Contact vendors and suppliers to obtain current pricing and market information
• Prepare and review final Engineer's Estimates
• Apply knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and industry practices
• Collaborate with the Estimating Department to ensure projects progress efficiently and meet deadlines
• Attend internal and client meetings to coordinate estimating activities and project requirements
• Develop and review construction cost estimates for architectural, civil, industrial, institutional, federal, and utility facility projects
• Travel and work overtime occasionally based on project needs

Construction Cost Estimator developing project estimates for Stanley Consultants’ engineering infrastructure projects

Construction Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Estimator developing and reviewing estimates for Stanley Consultants’ architectural, civil, federal, and utility projects. Preparing quantity take-offs, estimate packages, and vendor pricing analyses.

• Develop conceptual, historical, and production-based estimates for Structural Heavy Highway and Heavy Civil infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with industry contacts to maintain knowledge of current pricing and bidding conditions to aid in the development of project budgets
• Provides structural estimates, cost control strategies, cost forecasting, constructability reviews, and risk analysis for construction projects
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
• Work individually and with project teams to assist clients with estimating services (both pre and post letting) during plan and specification development and change order negotiations

Structures Cost Estimator specializing in heavy civil projects at Horrocks

Structures Cost Estimator – Constructability Specialist

Structures Cost Estimator specializing in heavy civil projects at Horrocks. Focused on cost estimating and constructability reviews in a remote, part-time capacity.

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist managing infrastructure project estimates

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist developing estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects. Ideal for professionals shifting from field to strategic roles.

Structures Cost Estimator managing estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects

Structures Cost Estimator for heavy civil infrastructure projects focusing on estimating costs. Develops detailed estimates and collaborates with project teams while based in Utah.

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist focusing on civil projects

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist focusing on civil projects with a flexible and strategic approach. Engaging in project estimates and evaluations while not working directly on-site.

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist at Horrocks managing estimation and project evaluation

Structures Cost Estimator/Constructability Specialist at Horrocks focusing on managing infrastructure estimates and project decision support. Engaging with teams to improve project outcomes with strategic evaluations.

• Support the development and management of cost plans and detailed CSA estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographies.
• Provide program-level estimating across multiple projects and campuses to support portfolio-level decision-making.
• Present milestone cost updates (concept, schematic, DD, CD), clearly communicating basis of estimate, assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi-package CSA scopes, ensuring alignment between scope, drawings/models, and estimates.
• Coordinate estimating activities across multiple teams and projects; ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity of outputs.
• Review contractor pricing including bids, pay applications, and change orders; perform comparative analyses and prepare recommendations for clients.
• Lead change evaluation and pricing analysis to support informed commercial decision-making.
• Drive benchmarking and cost modeling, building and maintaining historical cost data and metrics; support life-cycle cost (LCC) analyses.
• Facilitate and lead value engineering (VE) efforts; develop cost and schedule trade-off options and support feasibility and early-stage cost modeling.
• Support procurement and preconstruction activities including prequalification, bid list development, bid analysis, tender reporting, and contract documentation.
• Partner with cost management, procurement, and project controls teams to align estimating outputs with budgets, commercial strategy, and program planning.
• Assess design development and program changes and produce timely estimate updates at appropriate accuracy levels.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate estimating staff, contributing to team development, training materials, templates, and estimating tools.
• Prepare leadership-ready and client-facing estimating materials for executive, preconstruction, and governance presentations.
• Promote Turner & Townsend’s values, purpose, and collaborative one-business culture.

Cost Estimator for a Data Center Construction project in a global services company

Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

Cost Estimator supporting large-scale data center campus programs. Focus on developing detailed civil, structural, and architectural estimates in a global company.

• Analyzes management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.
• Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation.
• Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system; Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, or execution) for initiating new programs;
• Analyzing all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope;
• Analyzing contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect cost and schedule performance;
• Use of the ACEIT Tool Suite to perform all program office estimates which is mandatory use for working in the BES Directorate (AFLCMC/GB) for all information systems cost estimator positions (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Principal, Hybrid);
• Analytical processes, such as: Setting up the problem, Conducting background research, Collecting and reducing data, Displaying data for analysis, Formulating mathematical expressions, and, Drawing conclusions.

Cost Estimator, Journeyman supporting Kettering, OH location for Torch Technologies

Information Systems Cost Estimator – Journeyman

Cost Estimator, Journeyman providing analysis for programs within the Financial Systems division. Role supports Kettering, OH location while analyzing management problems and cost estimating.

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day commercial interface with the client during design and construction.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services, including producing and presenting cost plans at key design and construction milestones.
• Establish and maintain robust cost control, change management, and commercial governance processes.
• Estimate, review, negotiate, and manage change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy, entitlement, and value for money, leading negotiations on behalf of the client where required.
• Manage contingency, commitment tracking, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
• Perform post‑contract quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, and payment certification.
• Carry out accurate interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits on medium to large construction projects.
• Review and provide written commentary on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Administer cost and commercial aspects of contracts, supporting correct application of contractual mechanisms.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated, agreed, and closed out in a timely and defensible manner.
• Compile built‑cost data and benchmarking records to support future phases and portfolio planning.
• Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors to support cost development and design progression.
• Inform and influence engineering and design priorities by assessing and communicating cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate all sources of cost data, including GC submissions, subcontractor pricing, supplier inputs, direct procurement, and quantities from A/Es.
• Participate in value engineering and design optioneering exercises, supporting cost optimization without compromising performance or schedule.
• Prepare funding data, executive cost presentations, and reporting materials for stakeholder review.
• Support commercial management of infrastructure‑intensive and operationally critical systems, including:
• Manage cost and change implications associated with phased delivery, fast‑track construction, and evolving operational requirements.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial dashboards for client presentation.
• Utilize internal systems to manage commission financial performance, margins, and resource forecasting.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.
• Identify, coach, and mentor junior staff, supporting professional development and technical excellence.
• Act as a role model for collaboration, integrity, and consistent service delivery.

Senior Cost Estimator managing complex construction projects for Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Estimator – EV Construction Management

Senior Cost Estimator managing cost estimation and commercial governance for complex construction projects at Turner & Townsend. Leveraging expertise in the New York market for high-impact developments.

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical cost estimates for hyperscale data center projects
• Perform and oversee comprehensive electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models
• Develop, validate, and challenge labor, material, and equipment pricing models aligned with project budgets
• Establish and maintain historical cost data, benchmarks, and estimating standards
• Review, analyze, and normalize electrical contractor and subcontractor bids
• Lead and support value engineering and design optioneering efforts
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, and construction leaders
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to long‑lead electrical equipment
• Account for regional cost variability across U.S. markets
• Support estimating for large‑scale power infrastructure
• Contribute to standardized data center designs and repeatable delivery models
• Ensure electrical estimates align with applicable codes, safety standards, sustainability objectives
• Prepare clear, defensible estimating deliverables and present findings
• Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, funding approvals
• Support change management by assessing electrical scope changes
• Provide estimating handover materials to construction teams
• Offer mentorship and technical guidance to junior estimators.

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator supporting large-scale data center programs

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator at Turner & Townsend working on data center projects. Leading electrical cost estimation and ensuring project alignment with budgets and timelines.

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical cost estimates for hyperscale data center projects, including medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution, substations, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, busway, grounding, and lighting systems.
• Perform and oversee comprehensive electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models, including conduit, cabling, transformers, generators, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop, validate, and challenge labor, material, and equipment pricing models aligned with project budgets, delivery strategies, and evolving market conditions.
• Establish and maintain historical cost data, benchmarks, and estimating standards to support large‑scale programs and future project forecasting.
• Review, analyze, and normalize electrical contractor and subcontractor bids, identifying scope gaps, cost risks, and commercial exposure.
• Lead and support value engineering and design optioneering efforts, evaluating alternative electrical systems, layouts, and installation methods while maintaining redundancy and reliability requirements.
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, and construction leaders to inform electrical system decisions based on cost, constructability, schedule, and risk.
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to long‑lead electrical equipment, supply chain constraints, labor availability, and market escalation.
• Account for regional cost variability across U.S. markets, including labor rates, logistics constraints, permitting considerations, and utility interface requirements.
• Support estimating for large‑scale power infrastructure, including utility tie‑ins, substations, and campus‑wide electrical distribution.
• Contribute to standardized data center designs and repeatable delivery models, improving cost certainty, scalability, and speed to market.
• Ensure electrical estimates align with applicable codes, safety standards, sustainability objectives, and energy efficiency requirements.
• Prepare clear, defensible estimating deliverables and present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, funding approvals, and commercial strategy sessions.
• Support change management by assessing electrical scope changes and cost impacts throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimating handover materials to construction teams to support alignment between estimate and execution.
• Offer mentorship and technical guidance to junior estimators and contribute to estimating best practices.

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator leading electrical cost estimates for data center projects.

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator managing detailed electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center programs. Collaborating with teams and leading estimating processes for critical infrastructure.

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day commercial interface with the client during design and construction.
• Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services, including producing and presenting cost plans at key design and construction milestones.
• Establish and maintain robust cost control, change management, and commercial governance processes.
• Estimate, review, negotiate, and manage change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy, entitlement, and value for money, leading negotiations on behalf of the client where required.
• Manage contingency, commitment tracking, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
• Perform post‑contract quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, and payment certification.
• Carry out accurate interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits on medium to large construction projects.
• Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors to support cost development and design progression.

Senior Cost Estimator leading commercial management on construction projects

Senior Cost Estimator managing client interface and cost management for major construction projects. Focusing on infrastructure-heavy works and cost control processes.

• Create, test and maintain assemblies and models in InEight Construction Estimating Software
• Prepare accurate and timely construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental, construction labor, schedules, and equipment
• Incorporate solid understanding of the utility industry into complex estimates
• Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced and included in the project estimate
• Determine understanding of risk associated with large capital projects and the application of contingency
• Revise and update the estimating system software database to support storage and retrieval of estimating information and enhance efficiency and operability of the system
• Monitor year-on-year accuracy of estimated costs and challenge business processes in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and deliver projects on budget
• Perform planned versus actual evaluations upon project completions for costs and schedule
• Document findings and develop improvement plans based on the analysis
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload in order to meet need dates

Cost Estimator preparing accurate construction estimates for electric utility projects

Cost Estimator preparing accurate estimates for electric utility projects with collaboration across departments. Role includes analysis, modeling, and ensuring compliance within project budgets.

• Prepare cost estimates for the CSA discipline.
• Conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs.
• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
• Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
• Develop final “should cost” estimates to validate trade cost submissions.
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change.
• Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope.
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures.

CSA Cost Estimator preparing cost estimates for project disciplines at AtkinsRéalis.

CSA Cost Estimator at AtkinsRéalis preparing cost estimates and conducting market reconciliations. Collaborating with project teams and maintaining organized documentation.

• Developing Class 3 and Class 4 capital cost estimates for manufacturing, warehouse, and facility expansion projects
• Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns across multiple engineering disciplines
• Building, refining, and owning estimating methodologies and tools for the organization
• Reviewing engineering drawings, specs, scope of work documents, bid packages, and vendor/contractor quotes for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborating directly with business stakeholders, the design team, and project engineers to scope and estimate capital projects
• Researching and validating market pricing, labor rates, and equipment costs to keep estimates current and defensible
• Presenting estimates to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity and confidence
• Traveling to manufacturing and distribution sites (~30%) for project-specific site visits

Estimator for capital projects in North American manufacturing

Cost Estimator, Industrial Projects

Estimator for Class 4 Industrial projects in manufacturing. Developing cost estimates and collaborating with teams across North America.

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