Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction

Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Estimator to support estimating and cost management services for a high-profile client's large-scale, multi-billion-dollar data center construction portfolio. This role contributes to multi-building campus developments, new greenfield facilities, and major expansion efforts within a single, complex program of work.

The position requires strong estimating capability, the ability to operate effectively within large, fast-moving construction environments, and experience supporting multi-phase delivery across major capital projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed construction estimates and cost plans across all project stages (concept, schematic, design development, and detailed design).
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi-package scopes.
• Support bid reviews by analyzing contractor proposals, performing comparative assessments, and preparing recommendations.
• Contribute to benchmarking efforts by maintaining and applying cost data and historical metrics across the broader program.
• Participate in value engineering (VE) workshops and help identify practical cost-optimization opportunities.
• Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage cost modeling activities.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure clarity of scope, assumptions, and basis of estimate.
• Assist with preparation of procurement and tender documentation.
• Support procurement activities including prequalification, bid list development, bid analysis, tender reporting, and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with internal cost management teams to support alignment between estimating, procurement, and program-level cost planning.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience preparing estimates for large-scale construction programs.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects; mission-critical or data center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction cost fundamentals, quantity takeoff, and general building systems.
• Familiarity with CSA scopes, with some exposure to MEP cost components beneficial.
• Understanding of construction procurement methods and commercial contract structures.
• Experience contributing to value engineering, feasibility assessments, or design/cost optimization discussions.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including client-facing presentation capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative project environment.
• Hands-on experience with CostX (2D/3D takeoff, assemblies, and workbooks) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with estimating/technical tools such as AutoCAD, or Navisworks preferred.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus.

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.