Estimator Team Lead - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Estimator Team Lead to oversee estimating and commercial management services for data center construction programs. The role requires managing relationships with clients and leading a team of estimators. Ideal candidates should have extensive estimating experience, preferably in mission-critical environments, and possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation ranging from $140K to $180K annually.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated estimating experience including time spent in mission critical sectors.
• Previous experience with managing others and onsite trade experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters like value management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers.
• Management and leadership of a team of estimators.
• Develop conceptual, product and baseline estimates for the data center program.

Skills

Estimating experience

Management of others

Onsite trade experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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

With offices located globally, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Estimator Team Lead to oversee estimating, benchmarking & commercial management services on a leading technology client’s data center construction program.

The successful candidate will also be confident reviewing Mechanical and/or Electrical Subcontract packages and buyout.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers from RFP through to construction completion, managing key relationships with the client, general contractor, and project team.
• Management and Leadership of a team of estimators, and subject matter experts (SME’s) that cover all construction trades (CSA, Mechanical & Electrical).
• Lead development of conceptual, product and baseline estimates for a data center construction program portfolio.
• Ownership of estimating templates, coordination of the Work Breakdown Structure, and associated training.
• Collaboration and communication with client partners including architects, engineers, designers and equipment vendors.
• Developing construction estimates from concept through 30%, 65%, 95% design development to preparation for IFC (Issued for Construction).
• Ensure global alignment of estimating principles with other regional pillars in the client’s organization.
• Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated estimating experience including time spent in mission critical, data center, pharma, industrial or life science sectors.
• Previous experience with managing others.
• Previous onsite trade experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confident reviewing and QA/QC of Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimates developed by other team members (SME’s).
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to adapt messaging to suit the recipients.

Salary Range

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*

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

EEO Statement

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