Senior Mechanical Estimator - MSG - Data Centers

Job Details

• Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers
• Project Location(s): Ashburn, VA 20146 USA
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

This individual will work exclusively for Turner's Advanced Technology Group, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG). The role can be performed remotely from any location in the United States.

Position

Description:

Prepare detailed estimates for mobile projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades.

Reports to:

Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager

• Lead mechanical estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.
• Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners).
• Prepare quantity take‑offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Establish working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping and sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to maintain an active list of qualified bidders for projects.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents and communicate design and constructability issues to the project team and stakeholders per the project contract.
• Provide first cost analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Participate in decision‑making with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits.
• Lead company‑wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.
• Contribute subject‑matter expertise of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for project pursuits.
• Participate in development and implementation of MEP training.
• Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during the MEP Pre Con process and serve as a resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction. Review general conditions and requirements items to properly address them in the estimate, including temporary heating/cooling and estimating of natural gas consumption during construction.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with Source Blue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates.
• Conduct value analysis to define cost‑efficient alternatives to proposed systems, materials, and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, other Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Participate in project hand‑off to Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work and determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gap risks.
• Assist project staff to evaluate large change orders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and a minimum of 8 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire…