Senior Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Remote)

Job overview

The Senior Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor listing identifies Seattle, Washington, and includes remote in the title; the posting also notes that onsite presence may change depending on client needs. Compensation is $140,000–$155,000 per year. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company supporting projects across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. The estimator and quantity surveyor prepares and presents mechanical cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and commercial management for complex building-services and process-utility installations. The role advises clients on procurement and bids, evaluates changes and contractor proposals, and supports cost and change management for a major semiconductor facility project.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on procurement strategies
• manage vendor prequalification and assess proposals, bids, change orders, and bid-leveling documents
• evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders
• review and negotiate variations and compensation events
• validate quantities, rates, and scopes
• prepare and review estimates
• benchmark performance
• support change management
• use bid analysis, change control, cost estimating, and take-off tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior mechanical estimator

quantity surveyor

seattle wa

turner & townsend

mechanical cost estimating

quantity take-offs

commercial management

semiconductor facility

construction consultancy

change management

$140k–$155k/year

remote in title

onsite needs may vary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of relevant construction estimating or quantity surveying experience and strong construction-contract knowledge. Onsite presence may change depending on client needs.

About the employer

Turner & Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.