Senior Mechanical Cost Manager for Semiconductors

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Cost Manager / Estimator to support a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing program in the Phoenix area. You will provide mechanical estimating, cost planning, cost control, change management, and commercial support across cleanroom, process utility, and high-tech manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical estimating and cost management expertise with experience in complex capital projects in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management within large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced technology, manufacturing, data center, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly technical capital projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, cleanroom systems, central utility plants, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs, conceptual through construction-stage estimates, and cost plans.
• Experience reviewing contractor bids, subcontractor proposals, change orders, and claims.
• Proficiency with estimating and cost management software, including CostX, Bluebeam, Excel, RSMeans, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed mechanical cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for HVAC, piping, plumbing, process mechanical systems, cleanroom systems, and related infrastructure.
• Review drawings, specifications, vendor packages, and contractor proposals for scope and pricing accuracy.
• Lead estimate reconciliation and benchmarking with design teams and contractors.
• Manage mechanical cost planning, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze bids and negotiate commercial recommendations.
• Review, validate, and negotiate change orders, claims, and cost proposals.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and forecasted costs.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and develop mitigations.
• Support value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Provide cost advice during procurement and contract award.
• Track market conditions and escalation impacts.
• Develop executive cost reports for project leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Project collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Excel

RSMeans

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Cost Manager / Estimator to support a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing program in the Phoenix area. You will provide mechanical estimating, cost planning, cost control, change management, and commercial support across cleanroom, process utility, and high-tech manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical estimating and cost management expertise with experience in complex capital projects in