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Senior Mechanical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
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Senior Mechanical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)
Turner & Townsend
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 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, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to support the delivery of large‑scale, mission‑critical data center projects. This role plays a key leadership part in helping project teams plan, price, and deliver highly technical facilities where mechanical systems represent a significant portion of overall construction cost and complexity. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will lead the preparation of detailed mechanical estimates for HVAC, cooling, piping, and plumbing systems, providing commercial and technical input throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with engineers, contractors, and internal teams, this role supports estimating strategy, risk management, and value optimization in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Remote work is permitted only from within the United States; candidates located outside the U.S. cannot be considered for remote employment. Preference will be given to candidates based in Pacific or Central U.S. time zones. Responsibilities: - Lead the development of detailed mechanical cost estimates for data center projects, including HVAC systems, chilled water plants, piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. - Perform and oversee comprehensive quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models, including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, pumps, heat rejection equipment, and mechanical distribution systems. - Develop and validate labor, material, and equipment pricing models aligned with project budgets, delivery strategies, and market conditions. - Maintain and refine historical cost data, benchmarking tools, and lessons learned to support future estimates and program forecasting. - Review and challenge mechanical contractor and subcontractor pricing, identifying scope gaps, cost risk, and value improvement opportunities. - Lead and support value engineering and design optioneering efforts, evaluating alternative system configurations to improve performance, constructability, and cost efficiency. - Partner closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to inform mechanical system decisions based on cost, schedule, and risk considerations. - Identify and assess risks related to equipment lead times, supply chain constraints, specialized labor availability, and market volatility. - Account for regional cost variations across U.S. markets, including labor rates, logistics constraints, and material pricing. - Support standardized data center designs and repeatable delivery models to maximize economies of scale and speed to market. - Ensure mechanical estimates align with sustainability goals, energy efficiency targets, and applicable codes and regulations. - Prepare clear, defensible estimating deliverables and participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, and commercial strategy sessions. - Support change management by evaluating mechanical scope changes and associated cost impacts throughout the project lifecycle. - Provide technical and commercial guidance to junior estimators and contribute to estimating best practices. - SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. - 6+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, with strong preference for data center, mission‑critical, or complex large‑scale construction projects. - Advanced technical knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, mechanical codes, and labor productivity rates. - Demonstrated experience estimating high‑density and high‑performance cooling systems is highly desirable. - Proficiency in estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, ProEst, Trimble AutoBid, or similar platforms, with strong familiarity interpreting BIM‑based information. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain cost assumptions and risks to stakeholders. - Proven ability to work independently while leading and contributing effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. - Department: Real estate
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