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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.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Our 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 or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
- Twitter
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
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 Description
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.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Our 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 or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-MB1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
- Twitter
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Construction Estimator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to construction estimating. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying satisfies this. Architecture or general business degrees may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Construction Estimator roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this specific occupation code, so you're only pursuing companies with documented H-1B sponsorship experience in your field.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 13-1051 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I, so confirm this before the LCA is filed, not after.
Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify
General contractors and construction firms working on federal projects are often required to use E-Verify, which signals established compliance infrastructure. These employers typically have smoother H-1B onboarding processes than smaller subcontractors filing for the first time.
Document your project cost experience in dollar volumes
H-1B petitions for estimators benefit from concrete evidence of specialty work. Quantify the value of projects you've estimated, the software platforms you've used, and whether your role required cost modeling for complex multi-trade or design-build contracts.
Negotiate your start date around cap-subject filing windows
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer in June, you'll either need cap-exempt employer status or a one-year wait. Structure your offer letter to reflect an October 1 employment start date.
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Find Construction Estimator JobsConstruction Estimator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Estimator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Construction Estimator qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your employer's offer letter and LCA must clearly articulate the degree requirement and the complexity of the estimating work involved.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Estimators?
General contractors, construction management firms, specialty subcontractors, and engineering consultancies with active federal or large commercial project pipelines are the most consistent sponsors. Migrate Mate lets you filter Construction Estimator listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have sponsored this role before rather than guessing.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Construction Estimator H-1B petitions?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 13-1051 in your specific work location. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before you negotiate an offer, since the LCA locks in the wage commitment before USCIS sees the petition.
Can a Construction Estimator change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition before your first day.
Does construction estimating experience substitute for a degree in H-1B petitions?
USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of formal education, so 12 years of directly relevant estimating experience can stand in for a four-year degree. Your employer's attorney will need strong evidence, including employer letters, project documentation, and a credentials evaluation, to support an experience-based petition for this occupation.
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