CSA Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. They specialize in program, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. The company is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc. Turner & Townsend is seeking a CSA Cost Estimator to support large, multi‑building data center campus projects. This role involves developing civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) estimates for major core‑and‑shell facilities, delivered at high speed and scale, contributing directly to multi‑phase, ground‑up campus developments. The position requires strong estimating capability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively within large, fast‑moving construction environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of experience preparing estimates for large‑scale construction programs.
- Experience with large‑scale construction projects.
- Solid understanding of construction cost fundamentals, quantity takeoff, and general building systems.
- Familiarity with CSA scopes (civil, structural, architectural).
- Understanding of construction procurement methods and commercial contract structures.
- Experience contributing to VE, feasibility assessments, and design/cost optimization discussions.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including comfort in client-facing settings.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Data center or mission‑critical experience strongly preferred.
- Some exposure to MEP considered beneficial.
- Hands‑on experience with CostX (2D/3D takeoff, assemblies, workbooks) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD or Navisworks preferred.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) or active progress toward certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed construction estimates and cost plans across all project stages (concept, schematic, design development, and detailed design).
- Perform quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex, multi‑package CSA scopes.
- Maintain clear documentation of assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and the basis of estimate.
- Support bid reviews by analyzing contractor proposals, conducting comparative assessments, and preparing recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement and tender documentation.
- Support procurement activities including prequalification, bid list development, bid analysis, tender reporting, and contract documentation.
- Contribute to benchmarking efforts by maintaining and applying cost data and historical metrics across the broader program.
- Participate in value engineering (VE) workshops and identify practical cost‑optimization opportunities.
- Assist with feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modeling activities.
- Maintain proactive communication with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure clarity of scope and alignment of estimating outputs.
- Collaborate closely with internal cost management, procurement, and project controls teams to align estimating, budgeting, and overall program‑level cost planning.
- Prepare inputs for leadership‑ready cost updates and estimating materials as needed.
- Support internal estimating processes and tools, contributing to templates, benchmarking data, and best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
Benefits
- Eligible for bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Great place to work
- Opportunity and voice to affect change
- Healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
