Lead Cost Estimator

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimate plans, basis of estimate (BOE) documents, and final estimate reports
• Coordinate the work of junior cost estimating staff
• Develop Class 2–4 cost estimates (AACE standards) for CAPEX projects
• Review and validate Bills of Quantities (BoQ), drawings, and technical documentation
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost breakdown structures
• Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and data validation
• Identify cost risks, contingencies, and value engineering opportunities
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Present estimates and findings to clients and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain cost databases and unit rate libraries

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar
• 10–15 years of cost estimating experience
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Clean Energy, or Infrastructure sectors
• Experience with large-scale CAPEX projects (FEED, EPC, or PMC)
• Proficiency in cost estimating tools such as AspeTech ACCE, Winest, Cleopatra, or CostX
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as AACE or MRICS
• Proficiency in Bahasa
• Experience supporting regional or international projects

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.