Job Description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.



Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.



We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.



Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Who are you?

You are an experienced

Associate Director

in Estimation with 10+ years experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You're motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.

Estimating duties:

Provide a full range of cost consulting services to new and existing clients. This involves a full technical understanding of construction estimation at all levels. Mentor, lead and develop staff within the Cost Estimating Division. Lead the development of Proposals, Bids & Tenders for Cost Estimating across the Energy Natural Resources, sector for the Canada region. Review and validate cost estimates prepared by internal estimators, contractors, and technical disciplines within the client organization. Coordinate costing of complex projects. Benchmark for validation and target-setting on major projects. Perform cost risk analysis using the appropriate method for the estimate.

As an Associate Director, you will be involved in:

Team leadership

of Estimating team across the ENR division.

Business Development

- taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients.

Staff management

- team management for Senior Consultants, Consultants and Graduate Consultants, including performance reviews.

Recruitment

- lead in selection and recruitment process, including interviews, input into resource management and making key hiring decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum of

10 years of experience

in an Energy Natural Resources sector or related field such as construction, working as a senior level strategic Cost Estimator. Confident and able to lead projects in own right but, when necessary, to work as part of a senior delivery team. Strong interpersonal skills to train and develop teams, Robust and methodical analytical skills, adaptable, with experience leading effective teams. Experienced in preparing, defining and leading on bid proposals, and work closely alongside other Directors and other Senior Leadership in the business. Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field. Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), MRICS, or AACE Cost Estimating certification is highly desirable.

Additional Information

100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role) We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

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.


At T&T we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. T&T is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.


T&T does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.


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