Preconstruction Cost Estimator Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a construction Preconstruction Cost Estimator to support cost management and estimating services across major capital programs. This role focuses on Civil Structural and Architectural (Core & Shell) estimating for largescale data center and missioncritical industrial projects including multibuilding campus developments new greenfield facilities and complex expansion programs across a national portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of CSA estimates supporting project teams throughout all phases of design and construction. The ideal individual brings solid CSA estimating experience within missioncritical environments and is comfortable operating in fastpaced largescale construction programs.


Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed CSA cost estimates and cost plans supporting analysis and presentation of estimates to internal teams and clients.
• Assist in estimating across all project phases including conceptual programming schematic design development and detailed design.
• Support bid reviews through evaluation of contractor proposals clarifications and comparative analyses.
• Contribute to benchmarking efforts by applying internal and external cost data to support cost validation and reporting.
• Support value engineering (VE) exercises by developing cost comparisons and evaluating design alternatives.
• Assist with feasibility studies and preparation of procurement and tender documentation.
• Support procurement activities including bid list development bid evaluations bid summaries and contract documentation.
• Perform cost checks valuations and support earnedvalue reviews on large or complex projects.
• Collaborate closely with clients contractors design teams and internal project teams to support accurate cost delivery.
• Participate in the development and improvement of internal estimating tools templates and cost data.
• Prepare clear and wellstructured estimating deliverables and supporting documentation suitable for client review.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related technical field.
• Typically 47 years of experience preparing CSA estimates on largescale construction projects.
• Solid experience in Civil Structural and Architectural (Core & Shell) estimating with working knowledge of related engineering and design disciplines.
• Prior exposure to missioncritical environments such as data centers hightech manufacturing industrial or large commercial construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in quantity takeoffs pricing and cost modeling.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support clientfacing estimate discussions.
• Experience using CostX for 2D/3D takeoff and estimate development is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD Navisworks or similar tools is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fastpaced project environment.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement methodologies and contract structures.
• Interest in professional development within cost management and estimating on complex capital programs.

Additional Information :

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

The salary range for this role is $100K-$145K 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time