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Senior Electrical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, US (Remote) · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to support cost management and estimating activities on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role will play a key part in the planning and delivery of hyperscale and colocation developments by providing accurate cost planning, estimating, and commercial guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. Candidates for this role must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Remote work is permitted only from within the United States; candidates located outside the U.S. cannot be considered for remote employment. Preference will be given to candidates located in or near San Francisco, CA. Responsibilities : • Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed electrical cost estimates and cost plans. • Prepare and present estimate deliverables, cost reports, and commercial recommendations to clients and project teams. • Support feasibility studies, budgeting, cost benchmarking, and business case development for data center projects. • Review drawings, specifications, and vendor information to develop accurate electrical estimates and quantity takeoffs. • Lead procurement activities, including bid package development, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, leveling, and recommendations. • Review and validate subcontractor and vendor pricing for electrical systems and equipment. • Manage post-contract cost control activities, including change management, forecasting, and cost variance analysis. • Produce monthly cost reports and present findings to stakeholders and leadership teams. • Support value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project objectives. • Collaborate closely with clients, designers, contractors, and supply chain partners throughout all project phases. • Mentor junior estimators and cost management professionals. • Support client relationship management and business development initiatives. • SOX control responsibilities may form part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable. • Strong technical experience across all areas of cost management, including pre-contract, post-contract, and final account. • Extensive experience estimating electrical scopes for data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects. • Strong understanding of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, busway, and power distribution infrastructure. • Experience preparing conceptual through detailed estimates for large and complex construction projects. • Strong knowledge of contractor means and methods, procurement strategies, and construction delivery models. • Demonstrated ability to review drawings, specifications, and design documentation to identify scope and pricing risks. • Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related estimating software. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Experience supporting value management, value engineering, and lifecycle costing initiatives. • Experience working directly with clients and contributing to business development efforts. • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field preferred. • Significant experience in electrical estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or preconstruction services. • Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial proje