Mechanical Construction Estimator – Data Center Construction

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $110k - $145k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Turner & Townsend

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10,000+ employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

🏠 Real Estate

Construction • Consulting • Real Estate

Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy business that serves clients in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With a commitment to building trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society, they focus on delivering better outcomes that positively impact the world. Their specialities include programme strategy and setup, programme management, cost and commercial management, project management, procurement, safety, health and quality, controls and performance, technology and data, and advisory services. With 75 years of experience, Turner & Townsend aims to transform performance for a greener, more inclusive, and productive world.

📋 Description

• Prepare detailed mechanical cost estimates for construction projects, including HVAC, chilled water systems, piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment • Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models • Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing aligned with project budgets and delivery strategies • Maintain historical cost data, benchmarks, and lessons learned • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing to identify scope gaps, cost risks, and value improvement opportunities • Support value engineering by evaluating alternative systems and approaches • Collaborate with design and construction teams on cost, schedule, and procurement decisions • Identify and assess risks related to material pricing, labor availability, and procurement lead times • Account for regional cost variations across U.S. markets • Prepare documented estimating deliverables for internal and external stakeholders • Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, and commercial strategy sessions • Evaluate scope changes and associated cost impacts • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience • Experience in mechanical estimating, preconstruction, cost management, or a related construction role • Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, developing estimates, and evaluating contractor or vendor pricing • Working knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems • Proficiency with Bluebeam, OST, ProEst, Trimble AutoBid, or similar estimating and takeoff platforms • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Candidates must be physically based in the United States • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, healthcare, life sciences, or large-scale construction project experience preferred • Candidates based in Pacific or Central time zones preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility • Comprehensive benefits package • Flexible working environment • Work-life balance support • Inclusive and diverse workplace