Estimating Lead Electrical - Data Center

  • Full-time
  • Department: Real estate

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.  Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for all electrical systems, including:
    • Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) power systems
    • Generators and emergency power systems
    • UPS systems and battery storage
    • Switchgear, transformers, busways, and panel boards
    • Lighting systems and small power
    • Earthing and lightning protection
    • ICT infrastructure (raceways, cable trays, backbone pathways)
  • Produce estimates for Concept, SD, DD, and IFC stage submissions.
  • Benchmark estimates against regional data center or comparable industrial facilities.
  • Conduct or supervise detailed electrical QTOs using drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
  • Validate contractor-submitted BOQs and identify discrepancies or scope gaps.
  • Review system design documents to understand impacts on cost and constructability.
  • Maintain updated databases for:
    • Electrical equipment pricing (UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, etc.)
    • Copper cable pricing and related commodities affected by global market changes
    • Labor rates and installation productivity norms in the Philippines
  • Monitor trends affecting electrical procurement, including long-lead items and supply chain risks.
  • Prepare electrical tender instructions, pricing sheets, and clarifications.
  • Participate in tender evaluation through:
    • Bid leveling
    • Technical compliance checks
    • Detailed cost breakdown reviews
    • Value engineering opportunities
  • Provide recommendations for contractor selection based on commercial and technical criteria.
  • Assess cost impacts of design revisions, RFI responses, and scope changes.
  • Support verification of contractor variation claims.
  • Coordinate with commercial and project controls teams to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar discipline.
  • Minimum 8–12 years of experience in cost estimating for electrical systems.
  • Experience in:
    • Data centers (preferred)
    • Industrial plants / factories
    • Commercial or mission-critical MEP projects
  • Background working with PMC, EPC, or general contractor organizations.
  • Proficiency in estimating software (CostX, Candy, Excel) and QTO tools.
  • Strong analytical and numerical accuracy.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.

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