Senior Electrical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to support cost management and estimating activities on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role will play a key part in the planning and delivery of hyperscale and colocation developments by providing accurate cost planning, estimating, and commercial guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Remote work is permitted only from within the United States; candidates located outside the U.S. cannot be considered for remote employment. Preference will be given to candidates located in or near San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed electrical cost estimates and cost plans.
• Prepare and present estimate deliverables, cost reports, and commercial recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Support feasibility studies, budgeting, cost benchmarking, and business case development for data center projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and vendor information to develop accurate electrical estimates and quantity takeoffs.
• Lead procurement activities, including bid package development, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, leveling, and recommendations.
• Review and validate subcontractor and vendor pricing for electrical systems and equipment.
• Manage post-contract cost control activities, including change management, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
• Produce monthly cost reports and present findings to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with clients, designers, contractors, and supply chain partners throughout all project phases.
• Mentor junior estimators and cost management professionals.
• Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.
• SOX control responsibilities may form part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong technical experience across all areas of cost management, including pre-contract, post-contract, and final account.
• Extensive experience estimating electrical scopes for data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, busway, and power distribution infrastructure.
• Experience preparing conceptual through detailed estimates for large and complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contractor means and methods, procurement strategies, and construction delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to review drawings, specifications, and design documentation to identify scope and pricing risks.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related estimating software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting value management, value engineering, and lifecycle costing initiatives.
• Experience working directly with clients and contributing to business development efforts.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in electrical estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or preconstruction services.
• Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating large-scale electrical construction packages and critical power infrastructure required.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PQS, MRICS, or similar are a plus.

Additional Information

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

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$170,000 USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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