Senior CSA 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. They work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, transforming projects to improve people’s lives. Their capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., and together they provide premier program, project, and cost management offerings globally. Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior CSA Estimator to deliver cost management and estimating services across major capital programs. This role specializes in Civil, Structural, and Architectural (Core & Shell) estimating for large-scale data center and mission-critical industrial projects, including multi-building campus developments, new greenfield facilities, and complex expansion programs across a national portfolio. The Senior CSA Estimator will serve as a technical expert, provide guidance to project teams, and contribute to consistent estimating standards across the organization. The ideal candidate has deep CSA estimating experience within mission-critical environments and a strong understanding of large-scale, fast-paced construction delivery models.
Requirements
- Advanced technical understanding of estimating and cost management processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience preparing and reviewing large-scale CSA estimates.
- Proven expertise in Civil, Structural, and Architectural (Core & Shell) estimating and strong understanding of related engineering and design disciplines.
- Experience in mission-critical sectors such as data centers, high-tech manufacturing, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate at an executive stakeholder level.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of construction procurement methodologies and contract structures.
- Experience facilitating value engineering, value management, and life-cycle cost analysis discussions.
- Demonstrated client-facing experience with the ability to lead presentations, workshops, and estimate reviews.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with CostX (2D/3D takeoff, assemblies, and workbooks) is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar technical tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of detailed CSA cost estimates and cost plans, including development, analysis, and presentation of final cost plans to clients.
- Estimate confidently across all project phases; conceptual, programming, schematic, design development, and detailed design.
- Lead bid reviews, including detailed evaluation of contractor proposals, clarifications, and comparative analyses.
- Drive benchmarking efforts, leveraging internal and external cost data to support cost validation and program-level reporting.
- Lead value engineering (VE) reviews and work sessions, identifying cost-optimization strategies and design efficiencies.
- Support feasibility studies and lead preparation of procurement and tender documentation.
- Direct procurement activities including prequalification, bid list development, bid evaluations, bid summaries, and contract documentation.
- Perform independent cost checks, valuations, and earned-value reviews on large or complex projects.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with clients, contractors, design teams, and internal project teams.
- Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and mid-level estimators.
- Contribute to business development by identifying service opportunities and supporting proposal content as needed.
- Support continuous improvement of internal estimating tools, templates, data sets, and delivery processes.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applic
Benefits
- Eligible for bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 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
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
