Full-Time Estimator Team Lead - Data Center Const

Turner & Townsend are seeking an Estimator Team Lead to oversee estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management services for a leading technology client's data center construction program.

You will manage a team of estimators and subject matter experts (SMEs) across all construction trades, ensuring accurate and comprehensive estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

This position requires infrequent travel to Turner & Townsend offices, and client sites.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers from RFP through to construction completion.
• Manage and lead a team of estimators and SMEs covering all construction trades (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Develop conceptual, product, and baseline estimates for a portfolio of data center construction projects.
• Own and maintain estimating templates, coordinate the Work Breakdown Structure, and provide associated training.
• Collaborate and communicate with client partners, including architects, engineers, designers, and equipment vendors.
• Develop construction estimates from concept through various design stages (30%, 65%, 95%) to preparation for IFC (Issued for Construction).
• Ensure global alignment of estimating principles with other regional pillars in the client's organization.
• Integrate benchmarking to ensure accurate data capture.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated estimating experience, including time spent in mission-critical, data center, pharma, industrial, or life science sectors.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Onsite trade experience preferred.
• Experience developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confidence in reviewing and QA/QC of Mechanical and/or Electrical estimates developed by team members.
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.

Salary range: $140K-$180K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

Note: On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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