Mechanical Construction Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Mechanical Construction Estimator in the United States to provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems on construction projects. The role focuses on cost management and driving project success through precise analysis and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, developing robust cost plans, applying value engineering, and communicating with clients and stakeholders using estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant construction estimating experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and programs.
• Good knowledge of value management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
• Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and clarifications.
• Assist in developing estimating standards and best practices.

Skills

Client facing

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
• Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
• Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Thrives in a client facing role.
• Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.

Additional Information

*On site requirements might change based on client needs*

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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.