Estimator/Cost Manager – EV Construction, EV Experience Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main daily commercial liaison with the client throughout the design and construction phases.

• Deliver services in cost planning, estimation, and forecasting.

• Develop and present cost plans at significant design and construction milestones.

• Create and uphold processes for cost control, change management, and commercial governance.

• Estimate, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee change orders.

• Analyze contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations when necessary.

• Oversee contingency management, commitment tracking, cost-to-complete forecasts, and cost variance analyses.

• Conduct post-contract quantity surveying, cost control, valuations, and payment certifications.

• Execute interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits.

• Review and provide feedback on contractor submissions.

• Manage the cost and commercial elements of contracts.

• Negotiate, finalize, and close out final accounts.

• Compile built-cost data and maintain benchmarking records.

• Collaborate with owners, project managers, design teams, and contractors.

• Evaluate and communicate the impacts of cost, risk, and schedule.

• Coordinate cost data from contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, and A/Es.

• Engage in value engineering and design optioneering activities.

• Prepare funding data, executive cost presentations, and reporting materials.

• Assist in the commercial management of electrical, utility, MEP, civil, site-work, EV charging, and fleet-support infrastructure.

• Manage cost and change implications associated with phased delivery, fast-track construction, and changing operational requirements.

• Generate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial dashboards.

• Oversee commission financial performance, margins, and resource forecasting using internal systems.

• Implement Turner & Townsend's business management systems and delivery methodologies.

• Mentor and coach junior staff members.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.

• Experience in the EV sector is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience in construction.

• Proven track record in delivering cost management services on medium to large, complex construction projects.

• Preferred experience in mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or campus-scale environments.

• A background in construction consultancy or client-side cost management is strongly preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, valuations, change control, and final accounts.

• Experience in supporting MEP-intensive works, infrastructure packages, and utility-driven construction scopes.

• RICS accreditation or progress towards chartership is preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $130K to $150K.

• Potential eligibility for bonuses for employees.

• Comprehensive benefits package available.

• Flexible working arrangements are offered.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Opportunities to drive meaningful change.

• Support for professional development and technical excellence.