Senior Low Voltage Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend • $130K — $160K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Low Voltage B: Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, etc. (30v and below) for large construction projects.
  • Strong technical expertise in cost management, including pre-contract and post-contract phases.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
  • Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in client-facing situations and maintain excellent relationships.
  • Strong organizational capabilities and aptitude for multitasking as part of a collaborative team.
  • Solid knowledge of various construction procurement methods.

Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed estimates and cost planning for low voltage projects, from conceptual stages to final implementation.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and generate comprehensive procurement reports to aid decision-making.
  • Manage the full procurement process, from pre-qualification to contract documentation and bid analysis.
  • Review contract changes and manage cost variances effectively, communicating major changes to upper management.
  • Ensure timely and accurate post-contract cost reporting and valuation on larger projects, working closely with clients.
  • Lead value engineering discussions and negotiate final accounts with stakeholders when necessary.
  • Identify and leverage business development opportunities with existing clients, informing management of new leads.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large, high-value construction projects that influence data center infrastructure.
  • Collaborative team environment that supports professional development and leadership opportunities.
  • Strong client-facing role, enhancing networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Involvement in innovative value management and engineering strategies to optimize project delivery.
  • Dynamic work setting that encourages process improvement and foresight in cost management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Low Voltage Estimator to manage electrical estimates and cost consulting on Low Voltage B: Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, etc. (30v and below) for our Central Estimating Team for our Data Center Clients.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
  • Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
  • Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
  • Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
  • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
  • Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
  • Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
  • Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
  • Provide leadership to cost management team, when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
  • Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.
  • Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to leadership.


Qualifications

  • Low Voltage B experience is required: Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, etc. (30v and below) on large, high-value construction projects.
  • Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
  • College degree in (Electrical) Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience
  • Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.
  • Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
  • Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
  • Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
  • Experience with key aspects of business development.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K - $160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

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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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