About the Role
This role involves leading cost estimation activities for data center construction, providing detailed financial analysis, and supporting project teams from concept through execution to ensure budgets are met and risks are managed.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of cost estimates for data center construction initiatives
- Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align estimates with project goals
- Review design documents and specifications to identify cost drivers
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and unit cost analyses
- Support procurement strategies through accurate budget forecasting
- Identify potential cost risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction materials, labor rates, and market trends
- Ensure consistency across estimates using standardized methodologies
- Participate in project meetings to provide cost insights
- Track estimate accuracy and refine forecasting models
- Assist in developing project budgets and baseline cost plans
- Evaluate contractor bids for completeness and accuracy
- Provide cost input during design development phases
- Coordinate with engineering and architectural disciplines
- Support change management processes with cost impact assessments
- Develop and maintain cost databases for recurring project types
- Deliver presentations on cost findings to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal estimating standards
- Mentor junior estimators and support team development
- Integrate sustainability considerations into cost models
- Work across project lifecycles from feasibility to construction
- Utilize estimating software and digital tools effectively
- Maintain confidentiality of project financial data
- Support post-project reviews to capture lessons learned
- Contribute to process improvements in cost management
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Collaborative team environment focused on construction project delivery
Why This Role Matters
Accurate cost estimation is critical to the success of complex data center developments, where budgets are tight and performance demands are high. This role ensures financial integrity throughout project delivery.
Growth Opportunities
This position offers a path to senior project leadership roles and the chance to influence estimating standards across a portfolio of high-profile construction programs.
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