Cost Estimator Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Estimator to support estimating and cost management services for a highprofile clients largescale multibilliondollar data center construction portfolio. This role contributes to multibuilding campus developments new greenfield facilities and major expansion efforts within a single complex program of work.

The position requires strong estimating capability the ability to operate effectively within large fastmoving construction environments and experience supporting multiphase delivery across major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction estimates and cost plans across all project stages (concept schematic design development and detailed design).
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex multipackage scopes.
• Support bid reviews by analyzing contractor proposals performing comparative assessments and preparing recommendations.
• Contribute to benchmarking efforts by maintaining and applying cost data and historical metrics across the broader program.
• Participate in value engineering (VE) workshops and help identify practical costoptimization opportunities.
• Assist with feasibility studies and earlystage cost modeling activities.
• Maintain strong communication with clients contractors and design teams to ensure clarity of scope assumptions and basis of estimate.
• Assist with preparation of procurement and tender documentation.
• Support procurement activities including prequalification bid list development bid analysis tender reporting and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with internal cost management teams to support alignment between estimating procurement and programlevel cost planning.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience preparing estimates for large-scale construction programs.
• Experience with largescale construction projects; missioncritical or data center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction cost fundamentals quantity takeoff and general building systems.
• Familiarity with CSA scopes with some exposure to MEP cost components beneficial.
• Understanding of construction procurement methods and commercial contract structures.
• Experience contributing to value engineering feasibility assessments or design/cost optimization discussions.
• Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills including clientfacing presentation capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative project environment.
• Handson experience with CostX (2D/3D takeoff assemblies and workbooks) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with estimating/technical tools such as AutoCAD or Navisworks preferred.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time