Mechanical Construction Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Wide Ruins (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our Real Estate team in the United States. The role focuses on delivering detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems on construction projects, with emphasis on accuracy, cost control and collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in value engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in value engineering and cost management.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications to determine scope and materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop cost management plans.
• Analyze requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and input into value engineering.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Utilize estimating software to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating guidance to project stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of estimating processes and methodologies.
• Prepare formal estimating reports with assumptions and clarifications.
• Develop estimating standards and best practices.

Skills

Client facing

Value engineering

Communication

Cost estimation

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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.
• Strong communication skills.

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

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Department: Real estate