This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data Center Lead Estimator (CSA) based in the United States.
Join a leadership role at the forefront of large-scale data center construction projects, where your expertise in cost estimating will directly influence project success from planning through execution. This position offers the opportunity to lead estimating strategies, mentor high-performing teams, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders on technically complex developments. Working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, you will help establish best practices, drive cost accuracy, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. If you are an experienced estimating professional with a passion for technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement, this role provides an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data Center Lead Estimator (CSA) based in the United States.
Join a leadership role at the forefront of large-scale data center construction projects, where your expertise in cost estimating will directly influence project success from planning through execution. This position offers the opportunity to lead estimating strategies, mentor high-performing teams, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders on technically complex developments. Working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, you will help establish best practices, drive cost accuracy, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. If you are an experienced estimating professional with a passion for technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement, this role provides an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Accountabilities
- Lead estimating activities across complex data center construction projects, ensuring accurate cost planning throughout all project stages.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve estimating processes, methodologies, and quality standards.
- Review and validate cost plans, ensuring estimates are comprehensive, accurate, and delivered within project timelines.
- Oversee contractor bid evaluations, benchmarking initiatives, and cost analysis to support informed procurement decisions.
- Provide technical guidance on change orders, cost variations, and post-budget estimating activities.
- Deliver regular progress updates and reporting while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Mentor and support estimating team members, fostering collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence.
- 15+ years of estimating experience, including significant exposure to data center or other highly technical construction projects.
- Extensive expertise across all phases of construction estimating, cost planning, benchmarking, and peer review processes.
- Proven leadership experience building, developing, and managing high-performing estimating teams.
- Strong knowledge of contractor bid analysis, cost modeling, and change order evaluation.
- Excellent business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with the confidence to represent clients in complex discussions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality results.
- Permanent full-time remote opportunity within the United States.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile data center construction projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
- Career development opportunities, mentoring, and ongoing learning support.
- Exposure to innovative projects and leading industry professionals.
- Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and career progression.