Regional Construction Cost Estimator

Google • Sunnyvale, CA

10d • $147,000 - $216,000

About The Position

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers
build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the
street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex,
multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to
plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate
clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will
often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the
players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

The Commercial and Program Controls (CPC) organization is a collection of
estimators, schedulers, commercial strategists and project controls managers who
plan, design, and construct the most efficient data centers in the world.

The Lead Cost Estimator requires a comprehensive skill set centered on data
center estimating, program management, and construction planning. Beyond core
estimating, you will use your proficiency in data analytics and change
management to maintain cost certainty and provide clarity for executive
decision-making. This role demands high standards in commercial management,
including the ability to manage General Contractor (GC) commercials, external
consultant deliverables, and should-cost benchmarking to align with global
standards.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated
electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative,
team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful
data centers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary
range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the
base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience with quantity surveying in the data center space.

Nice To Haves

• RICS/SCSI/AIQS chartered or affiliated.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships, with a demonstrated understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including design processes, procurement, and work package planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update all data center construction cost estimates for ongoing and new data center projects as well as providing data analytics regarding those estimates for the region.
• Own cost estimates/cost plans, cost benchmarking, communications and manage meetings and deliverables as the point of contact between the project teams and the estimating team.
• Ensure adequate support and budget for project consultant estimators.
• Work closely with the Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Scheduling, Security, Networking and Operation teams ensuring all cost data developed meets project requirements.
• Manage Consultant teams and report directly to the Regional Estimating Manager and work with the Program Estimating team to ensure alignment within Global Standards and Governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level