Senior Estimator – Data Center Construction, Civil, Structural, Landscaping, Architectural

Turner & Townsend

. Develop and manage estimates throughout the project lifecycle for large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects and programs .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing cost estimates for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on value engineering and lifecycle costing. Proficient in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and delivering presentations to support project goals.

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Cost ManagementValue EngineeringLifecycle CostingConstruction EstimatingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationProject Cost ControlsConceptual EstimatingCost AnalysisCost Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Estimating ToolsCost Management Software

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingPreconstruction ServicesValue ManagementSOX Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage estimates throughout the project lifecycle for large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects and programs
Develop cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions
Deliver and present updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones
Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work
Coordinate, manage, and supervise support staff
Review proposed design changes and new technologies and prepare estimates within appropriate accuracy levels
Collect, analyze, and summarize cost information from completed projects to help drive cost model trends
Assess cost effectiveness of alternate products and value engineering ideas at program level
Support training for Development and external Estimating teams on new project estimating tools and templates
Support preparation of leadership presentations for the client’s Preconstruction and Estimating team
Deliver Life Cycle Costing models
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities
Collaborate with clients, design teams, contractors, and internal project stakeholders across multiple geographic regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience
Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Cost Controls
Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm
Experience supporting large-scale construction projects and programs
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including value management and value engineering
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available in addition to base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidentiality according to EEO guidelines