Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend
Boise, ID
Category Finance
Remote
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing Data Center team in support of a major hyperscale data center construction program for a global technology client.

Requirements

  • Lead and support preconstruction budget development, including pricing revisions through GMP.
  • Collaborate with the preconstruction team to develop and refine estimates for hyperscale data center projects.
  • Present estimates and cost plans to client stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.
  • Develop and manage cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design across multiple geographic regions.
  • Deliver and present updated cost plans at key design milestones to internal teams and client stakeholders.
  • Provide program-level estimates for specific scopes of work and support value engineering efforts.
  • Lead value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising design intent or performance.
  • Review and analyze design changes, new technologies, and construction methods to assess cost impacts.
  • Collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Coordinate and manage estimating efforts with internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
  • Support junior estimating staff, providing guidance on best practices and tools.
  • Analyze historical cost data and contribute to the development of benchmarking and cost model trends.
  • Evaluate cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
  • Support training initiatives for internal and client-side estimating teams on tools, templates, and methodologies.
  • Assist in preparing executive-level presentations for the client’s preconstruction and estimating leadership.
  • Deliver life cycle cost models and support total cost of ownership analysis.
  • Participate in risk assessments and contingency planning related to cost and scope changes.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
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