Senior Estimator – Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions with internal and external staff .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and estimating for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on delivering accurate cost plans and lifecycle costing models. Proficient in training teams on estimating tools and preparing presentations for leadership.

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Cost ManagementConceptual EstimatingValue EngineeringConstruction Industry KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationCost PlanningLifecycle CostingValue ManagementData AnalysisProject Cost ControlsDesign Change ReviewProgram-Level EstimatingCost Effectiveness AssessmentTraining Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam ManagementPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Cost ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyorEstimatorCost EngineerPre-Construction ServicesSOX Control Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions with internal and external staff
Deliver and present updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones
Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work
Coordinate, manage, and supervise support staff
Review proposed design changes and new technologies and prepare estimates within appropriate accuracy levels
Collect, analyze, and summarize cost information from completed projects to help drive cost model trends
Assess cost effectiveness of alternate products and value engineering ideas at a program level
Support training for Development and external Estimating teams on new project estimating tools and templates
Support preparation of leadership presentations for the client’s Preconstruction and Estimating team
Deliver Life Cycle Costing models
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience
Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls, or similar
Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm
Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and programs
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including value management and value engineering
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action protections
Reasonable accommodation support for individuals with disabilities