Senior Estimator – Cost Manager, EV Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Act as the primary day-to-day commercial interface with the client during design and construction .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management, quantity surveying, and commercial governance within the construction industry, with a strong focus on delivering accurate cost planning, forecasting, and change management for complex projects. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and mentoring junior staff while adhering to industry standards and compliance.

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Cost ManagementQuantity SurveyingChange ManagementConstruction ContractsRICS Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost PlanningEstimatingForecastingValuationsCost ControlChange Order ManagementContingency ManagementCost Variance AnalysisInterim ValuationsFinal Account Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementCoachingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCost ManagementQuantity SurveyingInfrastructureMEP WorksUtility-Driven ConstructionMission-Critical ProjectsCommercial AuditsValue EngineeringChange Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary day-to-day commercial interface with the client during design and construction
Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services
Produce and present cost plans at key design and construction milestones
Establish and maintain cost control, change management, and commercial governance processes
Estimate, review, negotiate, and manage change orders
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy, entitlement, and value for money
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 interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits
Review and provide written commentary on contractor submissions
Administer cost and commercial aspects of contracts
Negotiate, agree, and close out final accounts
Compile built-cost data and benchmarking records
Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors
Assess and communicate cost, risk, and schedule impacts
Coordinate cost data from contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, and A/Es
Participate in value engineering and design optioneering
Prepare funding data, executive cost presentations, and reporting materials
Support commercial management of electrical, utility, MEP, civil, site, EV charging, and fleet-support infrastructure
Manage cost and change implications of phased delivery, fast-track construction, and evolving operational requirements
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial dashboards
Manage commission financial performance, margins, and resource forecasting using internal systems
Implement Turner & Townsend business management systems and delivery methodologies
Identify, coach, and mentor junior staff
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction discipline
5–7+ years of relevant experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the construction industry
Proven experience delivering cost management services on medium to large, complex construction projects
Experience ideally within mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or campus-scale environments
Background in construction consultancy or client-side cost management strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement routes, valuations, change control, and final account processes
Experience supporting MEP-intensive works, infrastructure packages, and utility-driven construction scope
RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
Proximity to the SF Bay Area and ability to engage locally with project teams and stakeholders viewed as a significant advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment