Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead electrical estimating from RFP through construction completion for hyperscale data center projects. • Develop and present detailed cost plans at conceptual, programming, and design stages. • Conduct feasibility studies and support procurement strategy and reporting. • Manage procurement processes including pre‑qualification, bid analysis, reporting and contract documentation. • Review and validate subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy. • Perform cost checks, valuations, change control and produce monthly post‑contract cost reports. • Provide value engineering input 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 team members and improve internal estimating tools and templates. • Ensure compliance with local codes, standards and permitting requirements; adhere to SOX controls as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

The firm is hiring a Senior Electrical Estimator to support large‑scale, high‑value data‑center construction projects for a key client. The role, within the Construction Management team, requires deep electrical estimating experience and involves delivering cost consulting services, collaborating with clients, general contractors and project teams throughout all construction phases. • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field. • Minimum 7 years experience in electrical estimating and cost consulting. • Proven ability to prepare large, complex electrical cost estimates, preferably for data centers. • Hands‑on construction experience with electrical systems and subcontractor management. • Strong technical expertise across pre‑contract, post‑contract and final account phases. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and estimating software (CostX, WinEst). • Excellent communication, presentation and client‑facing interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸cost estimates
• ▸autocad
• ▸costx
• ▸winest

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy work environment, values diversity and inclusion, and offers a competitive salary of $135,000‑$165,000 per year. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer, discourages any recruitment fees for candidates, and provides various social media channels for engagement.

Work Environment

Onsite