Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead electrical estimating from RFP through construction completion for hyperscale data centers. • Develop and present cost plans at conceptual, programming, and design stages. • Conduct feasibility studies and support procurement strategy. • Manage procurement processes including pre‑qualification, bid analysis, reporting, and contracts. • Review and validate subcontractor bids for accuracy and completeness. • Perform cost checks, valuations, and change control on large projects. • Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports and present findings to clients. • Contribute to value engineering and negotiate final accounts. • Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align scope, budget, and schedule. • Analyze historical cost data and market trends for benchmarking and forecasting. • Participate in risk assessments and mitigation planning for electrical systems. • Mentor junior staff and improve internal estimating processes. • Maintain strong organizational skills and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. • Advise clients on value management, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement management
• ▸bid review
• ▸cost valuation
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

• Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field. • Bring at least 7 years of electrical estimating and cost consulting experience. • Demonstrate ability to prepare large, complex electrical cost estimates, preferably for data centers. • Possess hands‑on construction experience with electrical systems and subcontractor management. • Show strong technical expertise across pre‑contract, post‑contract, and final account phases. • Exhibit excellent client‑facing communication and presentation skills. • Be proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and estimating tools like CostX or WinEst. • Understand construction procurement methods and contract structures. • Know mission‑critical electrical systems, including redundancy, power distribution, and commissioning.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸7+ years
• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸autocad
• ▸costx
• ▸client communication

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $135 K–$165 K per year, with on‑site presence requirements that may vary according to client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance and encourages employee success both professionally and personally.

Work Environment

Onsite