Estimator Team Lead - Data Center Construction

$140,000 - $180,000/Yr

Turner & Townsend - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Estimator Team Lead will oversee estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management services for a leading technology client's data center construction program. This role involves managing a team of estimators and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and effective estimating throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating services for hyperscale data centers from RFP through to construction completion, managing key relationships with the client, general contractor, and project team.
• Management and Leadership of a team of estimators and subject matter experts (SMEs) that cover all construction trades (CSA, Mechanical & Electrical).
• Lead development of conceptual, product, and baseline estimates for a data center construction program portfolio.
• Ownership of estimating templates, coordination of the Work Breakdown Structure, and associated training.
• Collaboration and communication with client partners including architects, engineers, designers, and equipment vendors.
• Developing construction estimates from concept through 30%, 65%, 95% design development to preparation for IFC (Issued for Construction).
• Ensure global alignment of estimating principles with other regional pillars in the client's organization.
• Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture.

Requirements

• Demonstrated estimating experience including time spent in mission critical, data center, pharma, industrial or life science sectors.
• Previous experience with managing others.
• Previous onsite trade experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of developing estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confident reviewing and QA/QC of Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimates developed by other team members (SMEs).
• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience.
• Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry matters, such as value management and value engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to adapt messaging to suit the recipients.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive company culture that celebrates diversity.