Senior Electrical Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $100k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 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

• Lead detailed electrical cost estimates for large-scale construction projects • Perform and oversee electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models • Develop, validate, and manage labor, material, and equipment pricing • Maintain historical cost data, benchmarks, and estimating standards • Review contractor and subcontractor bids for scope gaps, cost risks, and value opportunities • Support value engineering by evaluating alternative systems, materials, and installation approaches • Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams • Assess risks related to material pricing, labor availability, procurement lead times, and market conditions • Account for regional cost variations across U.S. markets • Ensure estimates align with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards • Prepare estimating deliverables and present findings to stakeholders • Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, and commercial strategy sessions • Evaluate scope changes and associated cost impacts • Provide estimate handover documentation to project teams • Mentor junior estimators and contribute to estimating best practices and continuous improvement • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience • 8+ years of experience in electrical estimating, cost management, preconstruction, or a related construction role • Experience preparing detailed estimates and quantity takeoffs for large-scale construction projects • Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction means and methods, and industry pricing practices • Experience reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing, bid leveling, and cost analysis • Proficiency with Bluebeam, OST, Accubid, Trimble, ConEst, or similar estimating and takeoff software • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and BIM-based information • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams • Candidates must be physically based in the United States • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States • Previous experience mentoring junior estimators or leading estimating efforts is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 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