Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Senior Estimator – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead our growing Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client with projects ranging across lease, new build, and mega campus developments.

Base Pay Range

$140,000.00 / yr - $155,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
• 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 without compromising design intent or performance.
• 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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services

Additional Information

The salary range for this full‑time role is $140K‑$155K per year. This range is a reflection of base salary only and is subject to change based on candidate experience and qualifications.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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

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