Estimator Team Lead - Data Center Con...

Turner & Townsend Plc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Estimator Team Lead to oversee estimating and commercial management for a leading technology client's data center construction program. This role involves managing a dynamic team of estimators, ensuring accurate estimates throughout the project lifecycle, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The company promotes a supportive and flexible working environment, valuing diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about delivering transformational projects and thrive in a client-focused role, this opportunity offers exciting challenges and the chance to work on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated estimating experience in mission-critical sectors.
• Previous experience managing a team of estimators.
• Excellent communication skills in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers.
• Manage a team of estimators across construction trades.
• Develop construction estimates from concept through design stages.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Communication Skills

Value Management

Value Engineering

Education

College degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries , we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsendare seeking an Estimator Team Lead tooversee estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management services for a leading technology client's data center construction program. You will manage a team of estimators and subject matter experts (SMEs) across all construction trades, ensuring accurate and comprehensive estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

This position requires infrequent travel to Turner & Townsend offices, and client sites.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers from RFP through to construction completion.
• Manage and lead a team of estimators and SMEs covering all construction trades (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Develop conceptual, product, and baseline estimates for a portfolio of data center construction projects.
• Own and maintain estimating templates, coordinate the Work Breakdown Structure, and provide associated training.
• Collaborate and communicate with client partners, including architects, engineers, designers, and equipment vendors.
• Develop construction estimates from concept through various design stages (30%, 65%, 95%) to preparation for IFC (Issued for Construction).
• Ensure global alignment of estimating principles with other regional pillars in the client's organization.
• Integrate benchmarking to ensure accurate data capture.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated estimating experience, including time spent in mission-critical, data center, pharma, industrial, or life science sectors.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Onsite trade experience preferred.
• Experience developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confidence in reviewing and QA/QC of Mechanical and/or Electrical estimates developed by team members.
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$180K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ andhttps://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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