Construction Estimator - Data Centers

Turner & Townsend; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Tysons, VA is seeking a Construction Estimator to support high-profile U.S. hyperscale campus projects. The position involves developing cost plans and estimates from initial design through completion, collaborating with key stakeholders, and presenting updates at design milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possesses 3–5 years of construction cost management experience. This hybrid role requires on-site presence 2–3 days a week, alongside occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction cost management.
• Experience in estimating, cost engineering, or project cost controls.
• Knowledge of value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through design.
• Support client land acquisitions and prepare cash commit forecasts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver life cycle costing models.

Skills

Client-facing role experience

Strong communication skills

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our talented team in support of a high‑profile client delivering large‑scale U.S. hyperscale campuses, including multi‑billion‑dollar developments, multi‑building sites, and major expansion programs.

This role is hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in the Tysons Corner, VA office, and includes approximately one week of travel per quarter to the client’s headquarters in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
• Support client land acquisitions.
• Deliver and present updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Review proposed design changes and new technologies and prepare estimates with appropriate accuracy levels.
• Understand design stages and estimate levels.
• Provide commercial input to design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Prepare cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates and cost plans.
• Analyze labor markets and cost drivers such as unions and taxes.
• Support clients with monthly presentations.Deliver life cycle costing models.
• Benchmark integration to ensure accurate data capture.
• Perform SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a construction cost management role such as estimating, cost engineering, project engineering, or project cost controls.
• Thrives in a client‑facing role.
• Experience supporting program‑level cost management for medium or large‑scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on the client’s needs.

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.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.