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Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Senior Cost Estimator

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, project controls, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of 12–15 years of estimating experience on major capital projects, including leadership of estimates for projects valued at $500 million CAD or more.
  • Experience developing and managing Class 5 through Class 1 estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Experience supporting projects through feasibility, development, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • AACE certification (CCP or CEP), or an equivalent professional designation such as P.Eng. (OIQ), PQS, or CIQS.
  • Advanced expertise in cost estimating, cost modeling, benchmarking, contingency development, cost escalation, and risk analysis.
  • Proficiency with InEight Estimate, Cleopatra Enterprise, CostX, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong understanding of Quebec construction practices, procurement strategies, labour agreements, unionized environments, and regulatory requirements.
  • Professional fluency in French and English, orally and in writing, and ability to prepare technical reports, estimate documentation, and executive presentations in both languages.
  • Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills, with experience mentoring estimating teams and supporting major renewable energy or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and validation of Class 5 through Class 1 estimates for large-scale wind energy and major capital infrastructure projects valued at $500 million CAD or more.
  • Provide strategic cost-estimating leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including feasibility, development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Prepare, present, and defend estimates, cost models, and investment analyses to executive leadership, project sponsors, lenders, and investment committees.
  • Develop comprehensive cost models, benchmarking analyses, contingencies, cost-escalation strategies, and risk-based estimates to support decision-making.
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary estimating teams, fostering best practices and the professional development of junior and intermediate estimators.
  • Use advanced estimating and project-controls tools to deliver accurate and defensible estimates.
  • Collaborate with project-controls, scheduling, procurement, engineering, and construction teams to align cost and schedule objectives.
  • Apply knowledge of Quebec construction practices, market conditions, procurement methods, labour environments, and regulatory requirements in estimate development.
  • Produce technical reports, estimate documentation, and executive presentations in French and English, and engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Serve as the senior estimating authority for major renewable-energy programs, providing independent cost leadership and strategic guidance for capital investments exceeding $500 million CAD.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with projects valued at more than $1 billion CAD.
  • Knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, and Power BI.

About the Company

Turner & Townsend

Global project management and cost consulting

Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. It manages the full project life cycle—from planning and budgeting to risk management and program delivery across design, construction, and operation. The firm distinguishes itself with a global footprint of 130+ offices in 45+ countries and an alliance with CBRE that expands reach and resources for large, complex assets. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects on time and within budget while improving performance from inception through operation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980

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