Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Lead electrical estimating from RFP through construction completion for hyperscale data center projects. • 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, reporting, and contract documentation. • Review and validate subcontractor bids and scopes for accuracy. • Perform cost checks, valuations, and change control 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. • Analyze historical cost data and market trends for benchmarking and forecasting. • Participate in risk assessments and mitigation planning for electrical systems. • Maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor throughout project phases. • Mentor junior team members and enhance internal processes. • Support development of estimating tools, templates, and best practices for data center projects. • Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure constructability and cost efficiency. • Monitor market conditions and supply chain trends affecting electrical systems and materials. • Ensure compliance with local codes, standards, and permitting requirements. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical estimating
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement management
• ▸bid review
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Estimator to support large‑scale, high‑value data center construction projects for a key client. This role is ideal for professionals with deep experience in electrical estimating and a strong understanding of the complexities involved in hyperscale data center builds. You’ll be part of our Construction Management team, delivering expert cost consulting services and working closely with clients, general contractors, and project teams throughout all phases of construction. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field. • Minimum 7 years experience in electrical estimating and cost consulting. • Proven ability to prepare large, complex electrical cost estimates. • Hands‑on construction experience with electrical systems. • Experience working with electrical subcontractors and understanding scopes, means and methods. • Strong technical expertise across pre‑contract, post‑contract and final account phases. • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills for client‑facing roles. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and related software. • Familiarity with estimating platforms such as 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

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸7+ years
• ▸autocad
• ▸costx
• ▸electrical
• ▸communication

Benefits

The salary range for this full‑time role is $135K‑$165K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only and does not include the total compensation package; Turner & Townsend reserves the right to adjust pay based on candidate experience and qualifications. Our inspired people share our vision and mission, and we provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. 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, and unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or personal e‑mail accounts become the property of Turner & Townsend.

Work Environment

Onsite