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About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to support cost management and estimating activities on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role will play a key part in the planning and delivery of hyperscale and colocation developments by providing accurate cost planning, estimating, and commercial guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed electrical cost estimates and cost plans.
Prepare and present estimate deliverables, cost reports, and commercial recommendations to clients and project teams.
Support feasibility studies, budgeting, cost benchmarking, and business case development for data center projects.
Review drawings, specifications, and vendor information to develop accurate electrical estimates and quantity takeoffs.
Lead procurement activities, including bid package development, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, leveling, and recommendations.
Review and validate subcontractor and vendor pricing for electrical systems and equipment.
Manage post-contract cost control activities, including change management, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.
Produce monthly cost reports and present findings to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Support value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project objectives.
Collaborate closely with clients, designers, contractors, and supply chain partners throughout all project phases.
Mentor junior estimators and cost management professionals.
Support client relationship management and business development initiatives.
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

Strong technical experience across all areas of cost management, including pre-contract, post-contract, and final account.
Extensive experience estimating electrical scopes for data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.
Strong understanding of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, busway, and power distribution infrastructure.
Experience preparing conceptual through detailed estimates for large and complex construction projects.
Strong knowledge of contractor means and methods, procurement strategies, and construction delivery models.
Demonstrated ability to review drawings, specifications, and design documentation to identify scope and pricing risks.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related estimating software.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting value management, value engineering, and lifecycle costing initiatives.
Experience working directly with clients and contributing to business development efforts.
Significant experience in electrical estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or preconstruction services.
Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial project experience strongly preferred.
Experience estimating large-scale electrical construction packages and critical power infrastructure required.
Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PQS, MRICS, or similar are a plus.

Skills

Cost management
Estimating
Electrical systems
Medium-voltage systems
Low-voltage systems
Substations
Switchgear
Generators
UPS systems
Transformers
Busway
Power distribution
Quantity takeoffs
Procurement
Bid evaluation
Change management
Forecasting
Cost variance analysis
Value engineering
Microsoft Office
Bluebeam
AutoCAD
Navisworks
Estimating software
Client relationship management
Business development

Location

United States
Remote (within United States)
San Francisco, CA (preferred)

Work Type

Remote
On-site (potential)

Experience Level

Senior
Significant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$100,000-$170,000 USD

Benefits

Bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, they transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc.
Provides a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
Promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.