Company: Turner & Townsend
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:32:07 GMT
Job description: Company DescriptionDo you want to be part of our successful team supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Electrical Estimator to work in our growing team.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.Who are you?You are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environmentJob DescriptionAs an Electrical Estimator, you will be involved in:
- Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
- Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
- Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
- Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
- Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
- Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
- Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
- Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
- Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
- Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
- Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager, and utilize marketing database.
- Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
Qualifications
- Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account
- Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCad Navisworks, and/or other related computer software.
- Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
- Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
- Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
- Experience with key aspects of business development.
- Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.
Education/Experience:
- Experience preparing electrical cost estimates on complex construction projects.
- Experience managing electrical cost or estimating on data center, high-tech, manufacturing, commercial real estate or relatable construction projects.
- Construction experience with electrical systems.
- Experience with all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) a plus.
Additional InformationWhat’s in it for you…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 programRRSP option with company matchingAnnual learning and development budgetAccess to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growthCost 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 daysA flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal livesCommitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belongingOur 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.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Turner & Townsend 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.It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Please find out more about us at#LI-VP1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm, boasting over 22,000 employees in more than 60 countries. The company focuses on various sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, aiming to deliver impactful projects and programs. It offers services in program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, among others. The firm is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., enhancing its position in the market.
Job Position: Electrical Estimator
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with at least 6 years of post-graduate experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing cost estimates and planning, from conceptual to detailed levels.
- Conducting feasibility studies and managing procurement processes.
- Overseeing post-contract cost variances and valuations.
- Producing monthly cost reports and engaging in value engineering.
- Identifying opportunities for business development and improving cost management procedures.
Qualifications
- Strong technical expertise in cost management.
- Solid communication, organizational, and team skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCad Navisworks.
- Experience with major construction projects, particularly in electrical systems and MEP.
Additional Benefits
Turner & Townsend offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings plans with company matching, professional development support, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates are not required to pay any fees related to the recruitment process.
