Hybrid

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction

About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction to join our team supporting a high-profile client's extensive construction portfolio. In this role, you will provide estimating and cost management services for a multi-billion-dollar program of work, including large-scale data center campuses, new greenfield facilities, and major expansions.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare detailed construction estimates and cost plans across all project stages, from concept through detailed design.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi-package scopes of work.
  • 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 workshops and help identify practical cost-optimization opportunities.
  • Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage cost modeling activities.
  • Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure clarity of scope, assumptions, and the basis of estimate.
  • Assist with the 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 program-level cost planning.
  • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong estimating capability with a focus on accuracy and detail.
  • Ability to operate effectively within large, fast-moving construction environments.
  • Experience supporting multi-phase delivery across major capital projects.

Work Mode

This position operates on a hybrid schedule and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Required Skills
Cost EstimatingConstruction ManagementData Center ConstructionCapital Project DeliveryBudget Management
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Turner & Townsend

A global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, specializing in project, program, and cost management across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.

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Posted 13 days ago