Turner & Townsend
Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction
Position: Senior Estimator, Data Center team with Turner & Townsend, supporting a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client. Offers flexible hybrid schedule with remote work and occasional in‑office/ on‑site collaboration depending on project needs.
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.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Qualifications
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.
Experience working on mission‑critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
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.
Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.
Salary $140,000 – $155,000 per year (base salary only).
Benefits & Schedule Flexible hybrid schedule with remote work; on‑site presence may change depending on client needs.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Qualifications
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.
Experience working on mission‑critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
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.
Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.
Salary $140,000 – $155,000 per year (base salary only).
Benefits & Schedule Flexible hybrid schedule with remote work; on‑site presence may change depending on client needs.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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