Estimator Team Lead - Data Center Construction - Remote

Overview

Turner & Townsend are seeking an Estimator Team Lead to oversee estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management services for a leading technology client's data center construction program. You will manage a team of estimators and subject matter experts (SMEs) across all construction trades, ensuring accurate and comprehensive estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

In Short

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers from RFP through to construction completion.
• Manage and lead a team of estimators and SMEs covering all construction trades (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Develop conceptual, product, and baseline estimates for a portfolio of data center construction projects.
• Own and maintain estimating templates, coordinate the Work Breakdown Structure, and provide associated training.
• Collaborate and communicate with client partners, including architects, engineers, designers, and equipment vendors.
• Develop construction estimates from concept through various design stages (30%, 65%, 95%) to preparation for IFC (Issued for Construction).
• Ensure global alignment of estimating principles with other regional pillars in the client's organization.
• Integrate benchmarking to ensure accurate data capture.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Requirements

• Demonstrated estimating experience, including time spent in mission-critical, data center, pharma, industrial, or life science sectors.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Onsite trade experience preferred.
• Experience developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confidence in reviewing and QA/QC of Mechanical and/or Electrical estimates developed by team members.
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.

Benefits

• Great place to work with opportunities to affect change.
• Promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.
• Respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.