Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Estimator to support a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client. In this role, you will lead preconstruction budget development, cost planning, and value engineering for data center projects ranging from lease to mega campus developments.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
- Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and refine estimates for hyperscale data center projects.
- Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders.
- Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.
- Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones to internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work and support value engineering efforts.
- Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Review and analyze design changes, new technologies, and construction methods to assess cost impacts.
- Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.
- Coordinate and manage estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
- Support junior estimating staff, providing guidance on best practices and tools.
- Analyze historical cost data and contribute to the development of benchmarking and cost model trends.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
- Support training initiatives for internal and client-side estimating teams on tools, templates, and methodologies.
- Assist in preparing executive-level presentations for the client’s preconstruction and estimating leadership.
- Deliver life cycle cost models and support total cost of ownership analysis.
- Participate in risk assessments and contingency planning related to cost and scope changes.
- Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction roles.
- Proven experience delivering conceptual and detailed estimates for large-scale construction projects.
- Strong background in value engineering, cost analysis, and benchmarking.
- Familiarity with industry-standard estimating tools such as Bluebeam, CostX, RSMeans, or similar platforms.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and market pricing trends.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience collaborating with design, procurement, and construction teams to align scope, cost, and schedule.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience working on mission-critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.
Technical Stack
- Bluebeam
- CostX
- RSMeans
Team & Environment
You will be part of the growing Data Center team at Turner & Townsend.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 yearly
- A great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
- A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
