Estimating Lead Mechanical - Data Center at Turner Townsend

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Estimating, Data Centers, HVAC Design, Fire Protection, Plumbing, BIM, Cost Analysis, Quantity Takeoff, Market Trends, Contractor Evaluation, Cost Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Technical Specifications, Project Management, Value Engineering

Industry

Construction

Description

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 mechanical systems, including: Chillers and cooling plants CRAC/CRAH units Chilled water systems HVAC ducting and ventilation Fuel systems Fire protection systems Pumps, piping networks, and mechanical auxiliaries Support cost estimates at Concept, SD, DD, and IFC design stages. Provide benchmarking based on regional data center and industrial project costs. Conduct or oversee detailed QTOs from specifications, drawings, and BIM models. Validate mechanical BOQs submitted by contractors. Review design documents to identify scope gaps, missing quantities, and discrepancies affecting cost. Maintain updated databases for: Mechanical equipment pricing Material costs (piping, ducting, insulation, supports, valves) Labor productivity and installation rates specific to the Philippines Track market trends influencing mechanical works such as steel, copper, refrigerants, and equipment lead times. Prepare mechanical tender documents, pricing sheets, and clarifications. Evaluate contractor bids through: Technical-compliance checks Bid leveling Cost breakdown analysis Value‑engineering options Provide recommendations to project leadership for award decisions. Assess cost impacts of design updates, RFIs, and scope changes. Support the commercial team with verification of variation claims. Work with project controls on budget alignment and cost forecasting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field. 8–12 years of estimating experience with a focus on mechanical systems. Strong background in: Data centers Industrial facilities Commercial or high-tech MEP projects Experience with PMC, EPC, or general contractor organizations is a strong advantage. Deep understanding of cooling systems, HVAC design, fire protection, plumbing, and data center mechanical infrastructure. Proficiency in estimating tools (CostX, Candy, Excel) and BIM‑based quantities. Strong analytical and numerical skills with high accuracy. Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems and support cost estimates at various design stages. Evaluate contractor bids and assess cost impacts of design updates and scope changes.