Mechanical Construction Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve lives. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

About the role

The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in data center construction projects.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
• Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
• Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
• Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting program-level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Preference for candidates located in or near San Francisco, CA.
• Thrives in a client-facing role.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $130K–$145K. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.