Senior Electrical Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Senior Electrical Cost Estimator managing detailed electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center programs. Collaborating with teams and leading estimating processes for critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical estimating for large-scale data center projects, including proficiency in power distribution systems and advanced estimating tools. Capable of leading teams, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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Electrical EstimatingPower Distribution SystemsBIM InterpretationAccubid ProficiencyData Center Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical Cost EstimationElectrical Quantity TakeoffsLabor Pricing ModelsValue EngineeringRisk Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AccubidConEstMcCormickBluebeam

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale Data CenterMission-Critical InfrastructureElectrical CodesSafety StandardsEnergy Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation of detailed electrical cost estimates for hyperscale data center projects, including medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution, substations, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, busway, grounding, and lighting systems.
Perform and oversee comprehensive electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models, including conduit, cabling, transformers, generators, and associated infrastructure.
Develop, validate, and challenge labor, material, and equipment pricing models aligned with project budgets, delivery strategies, and evolving market conditions.
Establish and maintain historical cost data, benchmarks, and estimating standards to support large‑scale programs and future project forecasting.
Review, analyze, and normalize electrical contractor and subcontractor bids, identifying scope gaps, cost risks, and commercial exposure.
Lead and support value engineering and design optioneering efforts, evaluating alternative electrical systems, layouts, and installation methods while maintaining redundancy and reliability requirements.
Partner closely with engineering, procurement, and construction leaders to inform electrical system decisions based on cost, constructability, schedule, and risk.
Identify and proactively manage risks related to long‑lead electrical equipment, supply chain constraints, labor availability, and market escalation.
Account for regional cost variability across U.S. markets, including labor rates, logistics constraints, permitting considerations, and utility interface requirements.
Support estimating for large‑scale power infrastructure, including utility tie‑ins, substations, and campus‑wide electrical distribution.
Contribute to standardized data center designs and repeatable delivery models, improving cost certainty, scalability, and speed to market.
Ensure electrical estimates align with applicable codes, safety standards, sustainability objectives, and energy efficiency requirements.
Prepare clear, defensible estimating deliverables and present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, funding approvals, and commercial strategy sessions.
Support change management by assessing electrical scope changes and cost impacts throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
Provide estimating handover materials to construction teams to support alignment between estimate and execution.
Offer mentorship and technical guidance to junior estimators and contribute to estimating best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with strong preference for data center, mission‑critical, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
Advanced technical knowledge of power distribution systems, backup generation, UPS systems, electrical codes, and labor productivity.
Demonstrated experience estimating high‑density and hyperscale electrical systems is highly desirable.
Proficiency in estimating and takeoff tools such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar platforms, with strong familiarity interpreting BIM‑based information.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate cost drivers, assumptions, and risks.
Proven ability to operate independently while providing leadership within a collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development