CSA Estimator – Data Center Construction Specialist

4 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Job Description

Turner & Townsend Group is seeking an experienced construction professional to work with a key technology client on a large-scale Data Center construction program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work effectively and negotiate costs with Contractors.
  • Utilize industry-leading estimating tools to perform all aspects of estimating, analysis, and verification of contractor costs.
  • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation processes.
  • Provide input into value engineering, negotiate, and approve final costs.
  • Collaborate with the Cost team, be flexible, and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Interact with clients and stakeholders, initiate, and conduct meetings.

Pre-Contract Responsibilities:

  • Review cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
  • Provide commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

Post-Contract Responsibilities:

  • Perform cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
  • Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively, and a robust process for cost validation is in place.
  • Produce monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
  • Negotiate and agree final accounts in a timely manner.
  • Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Requirements:

  • Experience with computer-based estimating software.
  • Good knowledge of construction procurement.
  • Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.
  • Team player with solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Advanced G-Suite and Microsoft office skills, with great spreadsheet skills.
  • Good organization skills, ability to multitask, and be a team player.

Education/Experience:

  • Technical work experience or a college degree in Cost Estimating, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Data Center or relatable construction experience is strongly preferred.
  • Management experience is beneficial.
  • Understanding of CSA cost estimating.
  • Strong understanding of all civils, structural, and architectural systems.
  • Field experience is an advantage.


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