Director of Estimating – Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Data Centers
Location
United States
Posted
42 days ago
Salary
$200K - $250K / year
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• You’ll lead and govern multi-disciplinary Estimating function supporting hyperscale data center programs.
• You’ll establish and maintain firmwide estimating standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• You’ll oversee estimating activities across ROM, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
• You’ll ensure estimates are accurate, defensible, and aligned with current labor, material, and market conditions.
• You’ll direct benchmarking, cost validation, and value engineering initiatives.
• You’ll manage estimate revisions, scope changes, and clearly communicate cost and schedule impacts.
• You’ll serve as the senior estimating interface for clients, presenting cost plans and executive-level summaries.
• You’ll support client CAPEX planning, program budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• You’ll collaborate with internal program, delivery, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment.
• You’ll lead the development and governance of estimating tools, cost models, and benchmarks.
• You’ll monitor market trends, escalation drivers, and cost risk factors.
• You’ll recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing estimating leaders and teams.
• You’ll drive continuous improvement, technology adoption, and scalability across the estimating function.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Solid experience in construction estimating and/or cost management, with progressive responsibility on large-scale projects.
- Proven experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical data center construction programs.
- Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary estimating teams.
- Strong understanding of construction cost drivers, procurement strategies, and market conditions.
- Ability to lead both conceptual (ROM) and detailed estimating efforts.
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Full-time remote work flexibility
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Employee support for work/life balance
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