Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction

About the role

Support a large-scale data center campus program by developing detailed civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) estimates for complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost plans and estimates across multiple phases and geographies.
• Provide program-level estimating to aid decision-making.
• Present milestone cost updates, clearly communicating assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead quantity takeoffs and ensure scope, drawings, and estimates align.
• Review contractor bids, perform cost comparisons, and support change evaluations.
• Build cost models, maintain historical data, and support lifecycle cost analyses.
• Facilitate value engineering and develop cost and schedule trade-offs.
• Support procurement activities including bid analysis and tender reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to align estimating with budgets and project controls.
• Assess design changes and update estimates accordingly.
• Lead and mentor estimating staff, develop tools, and prepare client-facing materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in large-scale construction estimating, preferably in data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Expertise in conceptual estimating, quantity takeoff, and cost fundamentals.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CostX, with familiarity in AutoCAD or Navisworks advantageous.
• Preferred professional accreditation or active certification progress.

This role requires effective coordination across teams, supporting project delivery and cost management in a fast-paced environment.