Cost Estimator
Location: NA, VA
Job Type: contract
Company: The Select Group
Job Description Apply Now
Cost Estimator (Mission Critical Construction)
The Select Group’s Telecommunications Vertical is seeking a Cost Estimator with mission-critical construction experience, specifically supporting data center, hyperscale infrastructure, or other high-availability environments. This role will focus on estimating for civil, power, water, and utility infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities.
Cost Estimator Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of cost estimating experience within mission-critical construction environments (data centers, hyperscale infrastructure, semiconductor, life sciences, or similar high-availability facilities)
- Experience estimating civil, power, water, or utility infrastructure for mission-critical projects
- Proven experience with bottom-up estimating, material take-offs, and cost analysis
- Experience working with a U.S. General Contractor or large-scale construction program
- Demonstrated ability to develop estimates throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Experience reviewing general construction subcontractor estimates and bid packages
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a client-facing role
- Technical knowledge of construction practices, including value management and value engineering
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to tailor communication for different audiences
Cost Estimator Responsibilities
- Develop cost estimates for mission-critical data center infrastructure, including civil, power, water, and sewer systems.
- Support hyperscale and high-availability facility construction projects from RFP through project delivery.
- Support project delivery teams with post-contract cost analysis and change order reviews
- Integrate benchmarking practices to ensure accurate cost data capture
- Perform material take-offs and develop independent estimates at various design stages
- Validate change order cost estimates submitted by contractors
- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in cost estimating
- Validate contractor invoices against contract terms and original estimates
- Monitor project costs and identify potential cost overruns
- Prepare and present cost reports to project stakeholders
- Review and analyze contractor-submitted estimates
- Collaborate with RPMs and contractors to develop cost-effective construction solutions
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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