Turner & TownsendVerified Source

Estimator Cost Manager EV Construction

Partially · San Francisco, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Turner & Townsend seeks an Estimator Cost Manager to lead commercial and cost management for large mission‑critical construction programs. The role delivers disciplined, value‑added services across complex campus‑scale facilities including EV charging and fleet‑support systems. Candidates will act as the primary client interface, drive cost planning, negotiate change orders, and ensure final accounts are closed out effectively.

What You'll Do22

  • 1Act as the primary day‑to‑day commercial interface with the client during design and construction
  • 2Provide cost planning, estimating, and forecasting services, including producing and presenting cost plans at key design and construction milestones
  • 3Establish and maintain robust cost control change management and commercial governance processes
  • 4Estimate review negotiate and manage change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
  • 5Review contractor and subcontractor pricing for accuracy entitlement and value for money
  • 6Manage contingency commitment tracking cost‑to‑complete forecasting and cost variance analysis
  • 7Perform post‑contract quantity surveying cost control valuations and payment certification
  • 8Carry out accurate interim valuations cost checks and commercial audits on medium to large projects
  • 9Review and provide written commentary on contractor submissions including executive summaries
  • 10Administer cost and commercial aspects of contracts supporting correct application of contractual mechanisms
  • 11Compile built‑cost data and benchmarking records to support future phases and portfolio planning
  • 12Collaborate with owners project managers design teams and contractors to support cost development and design progression
  • 13Inform and influence engineering and design priorities by assessing and communicating cost risk and schedule impacts
  • 14Coordinate all sources of cost data including GC submissions subcontractor pricing supplier inputs direct procurement and quantities from A/Es
  • 15Participate in value engineering and design optioneering exercises supporting cost optimization without compromising performance or schedule
  • 16Prepare funding data executive cost presentations and reporting materials for stakeholder review
  • 17Support commercial management of infrastructure‑intensive and operationally critical systems such as electrical distribution utility upgrades MEP‑heavy building systems site works civil packages and phased construction EV charging and fleet‑support infrastructure
  • 18Produce accurate monthly cost reports forecasts and commercial dashboards for client presentation
  • 19Utilize internal systems to manage commission financial performance margins and resource forecasting
  • 20Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies
  • 21Identify coach and mentor junior staff supporting professional development and technical excellence
  • 22Act as a role model for collaboration integrity and consistent service delivery

Requirements9

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 25+ years in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the construction industry
  • 3Construction sector experience with EV sector focus
  • 4Medium to large complex construction projects preferably in mission‑critical industrial infrastructure or campus‑scale environments
  • 5RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred
  • 6Strong knowledge of construction contracts procurement routes valuations change control and final account processes
  • 7Experience supporting MEP‑intensive works infrastructure packages and utility‑driven construction scope
  • 8Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
  • 9Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Cost Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or related field

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typepartially
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Cost PlanningEstimatingCost ControlChange ManagementQuantity SurveyingEV Sector ExperienceRICS AccreditationMEP Intensive WorksInfrastructure Packages
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