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Senior Cost Estimator

Job Description

Senior Cost Consultant – Data Centers | Dallas TX

Key Responsibilities

  • Support procurement activities by reviewing bids, analyzing financial documentation, and providing advice to clients on value engineering opportunities and overall project financial health.
  • Assist clients with engaging general contractors and major plant vendors, including scope reviews, contract negotiations, and commercial terms.
  • Oversee the financial management of general contractors, including reviewing and agreeing change orders/variations.
  • Produce cost estimates at different stages of design development.
  • Develop detailed project budgets and cost plans.
  • Prepare and maintain cost reports in client-specific formats, monitoring trends, and communicating findings to manage expectations.
  • Measure and report on mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEPH) works in line with client requirements.
  • Price civil, structural, architectural, and MEPH works, including star rates, change orders, and estimates.
  • Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and filing systems in accordance with client protocols.
  • Act as the primary commercial liaison with clients, negotiating and resolving financial matters.
  • Represent the business professionally in all client and contractor interactions.

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of MEPH systems and mission-critical/data center infrastructure.
  • Ability to propose solutions to client technical challenges and proactively identify risks and opportunities related to evolving regulations or industry changes.
  • Contribute to internal development of technical expertise and innovation across the firm.
  • Skilled in processing and interpreting a wide range of cost data to provide robust advice and support negotiations.
  • Capable of advising on costs across multiple U.S. regions, with adjustments for market conditions, location, and timing.

Client Service

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by addressing challenges and providing clear, actionable advice.
  • Adapt communication and approach to suit different levels of technical knowledge within client teams.
  • Remain responsive and flexible to evolving client requirements and expectations.

Team Leadership

  • Set objectives and monitor performance of team members, offering feedback and support to aid professional development.
  • Motivate and guide staff, addressing performance issues fairly and promptly.
  • Delegate effectively to balance team workload and create growth opportunities for junior colleagues.
  • Provide support to team members facing challenges and foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills, Attributes & Qualifications

  • Senior-level cost consultancy/quantity surveying experience.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying ().
  • Significant data center project experience, with knowledge of the North American market.
  • Familiarity with CSI MasterFormat.
  • Strong written communication skills, able to draft clear, contractual, and professional documentation.
  • Proficient in IT tools (Excel, Word, etc.) to support reporting and analysis.
  • Solid knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and public health disciplines.
  • Excellent grasp of core QS/estimating functions including procurement, cost estimating, measurement, and pricing of variations.