Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A global professional services firm is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their Data Center team in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you will lead preconstruction budget development and collaborate with various teams to refine estimates for large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in construction cost management, excels in value engineering, and is familiar with industry-standard estimating tools. This position promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

5-10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction roles.
Proven experience delivering conceptual and detailed estimates for large-scale construction projects.
Experience working on mission-critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
Strong background in value engineering, cost analysis, and benchmarking.

Responsibilities

Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders.
Develop and manage cost plans from concept through detailed design.
Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.
Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones to internal teams and client stakeholders.
Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent or performance.

Skills

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

CostX

RSMeans

Job 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 is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client with projects ranging across lease, new build, and mega campus developments.

Responsibilities

Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and refine estimates for hyperscale data center projects.
Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.
Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones to internal teams and client stakeholders.
Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work and support value engineering efforts.
Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising design intent or performance.
Review and analyze design changes, new technologies, and construction methods to assess cost impacts.
Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.
Coordinate and manage estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
Support junior estimating staff, providing guidance on best practices and tools.
Analyze historical cost data and contribute to the development of benchmarking and cost model trends.
Evaluate cost‑effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
Support training initiatives for internal and client‑side estimating teams on tools, templates, and methodologies.
Assist in preparing executive‑level presentations for the client’s preconstruction and estimating leadership.
Deliver life cycle cost models and support total cost of ownership analysis.
Participate in risk assessments and contingency planning related to cost and scope changes.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
5‑10 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, estimating, or preconstruction roles.
Proven experience delivering conceptual and detailed estimates for large‑scale construction projects.
Strong background in value engineering, cost analysis, and benchmarking.
Experience working on mission‑critical or data center projects is highly desirable.
Familiarity with industry‑standard estimating tools such as Bluebeam, CostX, RSMeans, or similar platforms.
Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and market pricing trends.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience collaborating with design, procurement, and construction teams to align scope, cost, and schedule.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients and senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment.
Knowledge of life cycle costing, total cost of ownership, and sustainability considerations in estimating is a plus.

Additional Information

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Benefits

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.

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

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.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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