Senior Estimator – Cost Manager, EV Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Deliver cost planning, estimation, forecasting, and cost plans at critical project milestones.

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

• Estimate, assess, negotiate, and oversee construction change orders.

• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor pricing for precision, entitlement, and cost-effectiveness.

• Manage contingency, track commitments, forecast costs-to-complete, and conduct cost variance analysis.

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

• Carry out interim valuations, cost checks, and commercial audits.

• Analyze contractor submissions and provide written feedback and executive summaries.

• Oversee cost and commercial aspects 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 costs, risks, and schedule impacts.

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

• Engage in value engineering and design optioneering activities.

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

• Support the commercial management of electrical distribution, utility upgrades, MEP-heavy systems, site works, civil packages, phased construction, EV charging, and fleet-support infrastructure.

• Manage the costs and change implications associated with phased delivery, fast-track construction, and evolving operational needs.

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

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

• Implement Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems and related delivery methodologies.

• Mentor and coach junior staff members.

• Ensure adherence to relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the construction sector.

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

• Experience in mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or campus-scale environments is preferred.

• A background in construction consultancy or client-side cost management is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, valuations, change control, and final account processes.

• Experience with MEP-intensive projects, infrastructure packages, and utility-driven construction scopes.

• RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Proximity to the SF Bay Area and the ability to connect locally with project teams and stakeholders is considered a significant advantage.

• On-site presence and requirements may vary based on client needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonuses may be available in addition to the base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.