Senior Cost Estimator Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support a highprofile client delivering largescale U.S. hyperscale campuses including multibilliondollar developments multibuilding sites and major expansion programs. This includes supporting a national portfolio characterized by 1GW data center campuses multiacre greenfield developments and rapidscale construction programs across several U.S. regions.

The ideal candidate has a strong preconstruction and estimating background with deep experience supporting complex fastmoving construction programs.

This role is hybrid with 23 days per week in the Tysons Corner VA office and includes approximately one week of travel per quarter to the clients headquarters in Denver CO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost plans and detailed estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographies; lead reviews with internal and external teams.
• Present milestone cost updates (concept schematic DD CD) and clearly communicate basis of estimate assumptions inclusions/exclusions and risks.
• Lead quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex multipackage scopes; ensure alignment between scope drawings/models and estimate.
• Provide programlevel estimating for defined scopes synthesizing inputs across multiple projects and campuses to support portfolio decisions.
• Review contractor pricing (bids pay apps change orders); perform comparative assessments and develop recommendations.
• Drive benchmarking and cost modeling; build maintain and apply historical cost data and metrics; support lifecycle cost analyses.
• Facilitate value engineering sessions; develop cost/benefit options and support earlystage feasibility modeling.
• Support procurement and preconstruction activities including bid lists bid analysis tender reporting and contract documentation.
• Partner with cost management procurement and project controls teams to align estimating outputs with budgeting and commercial strategy.
• Assess design changes emerging construction approaches and evolving scope requirements producing timely estimate updates.
• Mentor junior staff; help develop estimating tools templates and best practices.
• Prepare leadershipready materials for client preconstruction and estimating discussions.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Able to work a hybrid schedule with 23 days per week in Turner & Townsends San Francisco office and approximately one week of travel per quarter to the clients headquarters in Denver CO.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in construction estimating and cost management on largescale programs with a strong foundation in preconstruction and detailed estimating.
• Experience with data center or missioncritical construction is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in conceptual estimating quantity takeoffs and CSA cost fundamentals; MEP understanding is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction procurement methods and commercial contract structures.
• Demonstrated success in value engineering feasibility assessments and design/cost optimization.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CostX preferred; familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Navisworks is beneficial.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $140K-$170K USD. This range reflects the companys good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience skills qualifications and internal addition to base salary employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan please email .  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact the Human Resources Department at or .  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time