Cost Planning and Estimating Lead

Turner & Townsend • Australia, New South Wales • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

 

  • Undertaking top-down Cost Planning
  • Working with Single Line Diagrams and technical information to produce First Principles Estimating
  • Technical knowledge of Substation and transmission infrastructure & technology
  • Lead the estimation process for construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and accurate estimates.
  • Prepare capital cost estimates to meet industry standard estimate classification guidelines, in particular AACE.
  • Use of in-house data to perform benchmarking analysis.
  • Analyse and interpret project plans, specifications, and requirements to develop comprehensive cost estimates, including materials, labour, equipment, and overhead costs.
  • Review and analyse bids, proposals, and subcontractor quotes to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project requirements.
  • Analysis of construction project change and the provision of feedback on areas of...