Estimating Lead Electrical - Data Center

Location: Makati, Asia, ph

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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