Estimator (Transit/Rail Systems)

Turner & Townsend • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 22h ago

Company Description

Who are you? Job Description Duties will include:

Cost Estimation: Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for linewide transit/rail systems elements (i.e. signaling and train control, communications, traction power and distribution (e.g. Overhead Catenary System (OCS), fare collection system, tunnels and stations mechanical and electrical services, etc.) of the project, including material, labor, equipment, and overhead costs.
Estimate Validation and Assurance: Review quantities against proposed design and technical specifications to validate material requirements to provide cost assurance that best measuring and pricing practices have been implemented.
Quality Control: Review estimates for accuracy, consistency, completeness and contractual compliance before formal submission.
Relationship Management: Maintaining strong relationships with the contractor and the client to ensure consistent quality and compliance throughout the joint estimation process.
Post-Contract Estiamting: Reviewing contracts, change orders, and submittals to ensure all provided estimates align with project requirements.
Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely design and construction teams, scheduling and risk teams, independent estimators, independent value assessors and other critical stakeholders to ensure estimates accurately reflect the scope and complexities of the project.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in in Civil engineering, Construction Economics/Management, or a related field
Professional certifications in Quantity Surveying / construction estimating (e.g., from RICS, CIQS, AACE or ASPE).
8 years-experience in estimating within the construction industry, with at least 5 years' specific estimating experience in Systems (Traction Power, Signaling and train control, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and other related systems.)
Excellent working knowledge of estimating means and methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components.
Excellent working knowledge of unit rates for materials, labor, and equipment specific to transit projects.
Experience in estimating in collaborative contracts like progressive design build considered an asset.

Additional Information

Turner \& Townsend

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