Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $110K — $160K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management or Engineering.
  • 6-7+ years of experience in construction estimating for large-scale projects.
  • Strong preference for experience with data centers and multi-building campuses.
  • Expertise in conceptual estimating and quantity takeoffs, especially for civil and structural items.
  • Proficient in construction procurement strategies and contract structures.
  • Experience in value engineering and design/cost optimization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with client-facing presentation capability.
  • Highly organized with effective multi-tasking across projects.
  • Familiarity with CostX and basic knowledge of AutoCAD or Navisworks are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage cost plans and estimates for multi-site projects.
  • Present regular cost updates and communicate estimate foundations and risks.
  • Lead quantity takeoffs for complex civil and structural scopes.
  • Provide program-level estimates to support portfolio decisions across projects.
  • Review contractor pricing and prepare assessment recommendations.
  • Facilitate cost benchmarking and historical data management for life-cycle assessments.
  • Support procurement and preconstruction activities, including bid analysis and contract documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile data center projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with internal and external teams.
  • Mentorship opportunities and contribution to training resources.
  • Exposure to innovative construction techniques and technologies.
  • Potential for professional development through RICS accreditation support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support a high-profile client's large-scale, multi-building data center campus programs. The role focuses on developing detailed civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) estimates for complex, innovative core-and-shell facilities.

This position requires advanced estimating expertise, the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving environments, and proven experience supporting multi-phase delivery across major capital construction programs.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage cost plans and detailed estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographies; lead estimate reviews with internal and external teams.
  • Present milestone cost updates (concept, schematic, DD, CD) and clearly communicate basis of estimate, assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, and risks.
  • Lead quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi-package CSA scopes; ensure alignment between scope, drawings/models, and estimate.
  • Provide program-level estimating for defined scopes, synthesizing inputs across multiple projects/campuses to support portfolio-level decisions.
  • Review contractor pricing (bids, pay applications, change orders); perform comparative assessments and prepare recommendations.
  • Drive benchmarking and cost modeling; build, maintain, and apply historical cost data and metrics; support life-cycle cost (LCC) analyses.
  • Facilitate value engineering (VE); develop cost/benefit options and support feasibility and early-stage cost modeling.
  • Support procurement and preconstruction, including prequalification, bid list development, bid analysis, tender reporting, and contract documentation.
  • Partner with cost management, procurement, and project controls to align estimating outputs with budgets, commercial strategy, and program-level planning.
  • Assess design evolutions and produce timely estimate updates at appropriate accuracy levels.
  • Mentor and coordinate support staff; contribute to training materials, templates, and internal/external estimating tools.
  • Prepare leadership-ready content for client preconstruction and estimating presentations.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related construction field.
  • 6-7+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost management, including work on large-scale programs.
  • Data center or mission-critical experience strongly preferred, including multi-building campuses, greenfield developments, and major expansions.
  • Proven expertise in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoff, and cost fundamentals across CSA scopes; MEP familiarity is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of construction procurement strategies and commercial contract structures.
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to value engineering, feasibility analysis, and design/cost optimization.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing presentation skills; ability to distill complexity and support decision-making.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; hands-on experience with CostX (2D/3D takeoff, assemblies, workbooks) is advantageous; familiarity with AutoCAD or Navisworks preferred.
  • Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) or active progress toward certification is a plus.


Additional Information

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

The base salary range for this role is $110K-$160K. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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