Senior Estimator – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for their Data Center team to support a major hyperscale data center construction program. This role involves developing accurate cost plans and estimates for complex, multi-phase projects, including land development, new builds, retrofits, and leased facilities. The Senior Estimator will collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams, manage cost planning from concept to detailed design, and drive value engineering exercises.

Must Have

• Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
• Develop and refine detailed estimates for hyperscale data center projects.
• Manage cost planning from concept through detailed design, incorporating land development and new build considerations.
• Drive value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in estimating for large-scale construction projects; data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in preconstruction estimating, cost planning, and GMP development.
• Strong understanding of land development, site work, and large-scale building systems.
• Proficiency in industry-standard estimating tools and software.

Perks & Benefits

• Great place to work
• Opportunity and voice to affect change
• Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• Respects work-life balance
• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive environment for all employees

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program. These projects include large-scale land development, new builds, retrofits, and leased facilities, all designed to meet the growing demand for advanced technology infrastructure.

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing accurate cost plans and estimates for complex, multi-phase projects that involve significant site development and cutting-edge construction methods. This position requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of estimating practices, and the ability to collaborate across design, procurement, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
• Develop and refine detailed estimates for hyperscale data center projects across multiple regions.
• Present cost plans and estimates to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage cost planning from concept through detailed design, incorporating land development and new build considerations.
• Deliver updated cost plans at key design milestones and provide program-level estimates for specific scopes.
• Drive value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance.
• 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 estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
• Mentor junior estimating staff and promote best practices.
• Maintain historical cost data and contribute to benchmarking and cost model development.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
• Support training initiatives for internal and client-side estimating teams.
• Prepare executive-level presentations for 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in estimating for large-scale construction projects; data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in preconstruction estimating, cost planning, and GMP development.
• Strong understanding of land development, site work, and large-scale building systems.
• Ability to analyze complex design documents and provide accurate cost impacts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.
• Proficiency in industry-standard estimating tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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