Senior Mechanical Estimator - Data Center Construction

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our growing team supporting large-scale, mission-critical construction projects. This role will be responsible for developing detailed and accurate cost estimates for complex mechanical systems across hyperscale and enterprise data center developments throughout various stages of the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience estimating mechanical scopes within large commercial,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Thrives in a client facing role.
• Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as 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 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.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Client facing

Cost estimation

Project cost management

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our growing team supporting large-scale, mission-critical construction projects. This role will be responsible for developing detailed and accurate cost estimates for complex mechanical systems across hyperscale and enterprise data center developments throughout various stages of the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience estimating mechanical scopes within large commercial,