Senior Estimator - Data Centres

My client, an established general contractor delivering major mission-critical projects across the United States, is looking for a Senior Estimator with prior data center construction experience to join its Houston team. This individual will lead preconstruction and estimating activities for large-scale hyperscale and colocation data center developments valued between $200M and $600M. Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, schematic design, design development and final construction estimates

• Develop detailed estimates for hyperscale and colocation data center projects

• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive cost plans

• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents for scope gaps and risks

• Manage subcontractor and supplier outreach, bid packages and proposal evaluations

• Complete bid leveling and support subcontractor selection

• Partner with operations, design, scheduling and procurement teams

• Lead value engineering and constructability reviews

• Maintain historical cost data and current market pricing

• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and cost-saving opportunities

• Present estimates and commercial recommendations to leadership and clients

• Previous estimating or preconstruction experience on data center projects

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation or other mission-critical facilities

• Strong understanding of large-scale construction and MEP systems

• Experience estimating projects valued at $200M or more

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documents

• Experience with estimating and take-off software

• Strong commercial, analytical and communication skills

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred