Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead electrical estimating for hyperscale data centre projects from RFP through construction completion. • Develop and present detailed cost plans at conceptual, programming, and design stages. • Conduct feasibility studies and support procurement strategy and reporting. • Manage procurement activities including pre‑qualification, bid analysis, and contract documentation. • Review and validate subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy. • Perform cost checks, valuations, and change‑control processes on large‑scale projects. • Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports and present findings to clients. • Contribute to value engineering and negotiate final accounts. • Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align scope, budget, and schedule. • Mentor junior estimators and improve internal estimating processes. • Support development of estimating tools, templates, and best practices for data centre projects. • Monitor market conditions, supply‑chain trends, and ensure compliance with codes and standards. • Maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor throughout project phases. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement management
• ▸bid review
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸estimating tools

What You Bring

• Hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field. • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in electrical estimating and cost consulting. • Proven ability to prepare large, complex electrical cost estimates. • Experience with data‑centre construction estimating preferred. • Hands‑on construction experience with electrical systems required. • Experience working with electrical subcontractors and deep understanding of scopes, means, and methods. • Strong technical expertise across pre‑contract, post‑contract, and final account phases. • Excellent communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills. • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam; familiar with CostX, WinEst or similar tools. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. • Deep knowledge of construction procurement methods and contract structures. • Experience advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing. • Understanding of mission‑critical electrical systems, redundancy, power distribution, and commissioning. • Business development experience and ability to identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸7 years
• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸autocad
• ▸navisworks
• ▸bluebeam

Benefits

The full‑time position offers a salary range of $135,000‑$165,000 per year, reflecting base pay only and subject to adjustment based on experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance and encourages employee success both at work and in life.

Work Environment

Onsite