Senior Estimator - Mining & Metals - Turner & Townsend

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 133 offices in 49 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's Natural Resources team has a new opportunity for a Senior  Estimator with Mining & Metals experience, who want to be intrinsic in the growth of a specialist service within our business. You will be collaborating with a highly successful team who are involved in the largest Natural Resources projects across the United States.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

At Turner & Townsend, we offer a wide variety of benefits to our staff to help them inside or outside of the work. We offer true work life balance, working from home arrangements, team events and much more.

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of estimates on internal and external projects as required by client's documents and providing pricing / budgets. Also responsible for long-term growth of the business by building professional relationships with customers and mentoring estimating staff.
 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Business Development with procurement strategies, suggest leads, discuss possible selling points and review needs. This includes attending sales activities meetings &
• Developing industry relationships and preparing strategies from a business generation and project delivery perspective.
• Review and evaluate bid requests & prepare proposal responses.
• Mentor the team across a variety of Mining and Natural Resources projects. Grow and develop exceptional people for your team.
• Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensure timely completion of pricing.
• Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend and participate in project scope review meetings.
• Review project documents and understand scope of work as well as identify any potential pricing gaps.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, specifications, bid forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Execute material and project documents, ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs.
• Input take-offs into computer spreadsheet and review completeness.
• Obtain bids from subcontractors and vendors as well as overall strategizing with subcontractors and vendors on creating a competitive edge and award strategy.
• Prepare cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
• Generate an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available.
• Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted item or computer database.
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Develop relationships with customers for better bid-day communication and possible advantages.

Required

• 10 - 15+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise in Mining and Natural Resources sectors.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Experience with estimating techniques and cost control.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Well versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary.

The salary range for this full-time role is $150K-$190 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*
 

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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