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Electrical Construction Estimator

Turner & Townsend
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects. 
  • Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials. 
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans. 
  • Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options. 
  • Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering. 
  • Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. 
  • Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates. 
  • Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders. 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies. 
  • Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications. 
  • Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices. 
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.      

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.   
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.  
  • Thrives in a client facing role.   
  • Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.   
  • Good knowledge of electrical systems and construction industry technical matters. 
  • Strong communication skills.   

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $70K-$120 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

*On site presence could changer per client's needs.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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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. 

Salary : $70 - $120

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