Job Summary:The Sr. Estimator (SE) leads complex estimates; owns bid accuracy, risk planning & vendor negotiations.
Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. DOCUMENT REVIEW & TECHNICAL ANALYSIS- Critically analyzes complex, multi-discipline drawing packages; identifies scope gaps, design conflicts, and coordination issues.
- Leads RFP analysis for complex pursuits; ensures all scope deficiencies are identified and communicated to clients promptly.
- Reviews for approval all scope qualifications in bid packages; ensures assumptions are clearly stated and defensible.
- Negotiates scope and commercial terms with subcontractors and vendors; recommends the company's position on prime contract risk items to leadership.
- Plans and leads site visits for complex projects; uses findings to resolve scope uncertainties and improve estimate accuracy.
2. COST ESTIMATE, PARTNER/VENDOR COORDINATION & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT- Leads complex, multi-discipline cost estimates from kickoff through final submission; ensures accuracy, completeness, and market competitiveness. Reviews all estimates for complete safety cost coverage; incorporates project-specific safety programs and ensures all compliance costs are identified and accounted for.
- Reviews and approves all BOMs before pricing release; verifies accuracy and alignment with project scope and drawings.
- Maintains up-to-date internal cost databases, monitors market conditions and adjusts pricing benchmarks to keep estimates competitive.
- Leads vendor and subcontractor selection for assigned projects; applies consistent scope, pricing, and qualification criteria.
- Negotiates pricing, scope, and terms to achieve competitive and complete coverage.
- Coordinates the full preparation and internal review of bid packages while ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Leads quality checks and benchmarks pricing against historical project data and current market rates before final submission.
- Leads estimate-to-field handoff meetings for awarded projects to ensure the PM and field operations team have full visibility into scope, unit costs, assumptions, and open items.
3. RISK MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE- Leads risk identification across all assigned estimates and assesses the cost and schedule impact of each identified risk.
- Owns project-level risk tracking, developing contingency strategies, and presenting risk positions with dollar exposure during bid review.
- Leads pre-submission compliance reviews and ensures all pricing adheres to code requirements, specification mandates, and contract obligations.
- Leads post-award benchmarking sessions by analyzing estimate-to-actual variances and applying root cause findings to future estimates.
4. TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS- Advanced proficiency across all estimating platforms; uses BIM/VDC tools for clash detection and scope validation on complex projects; identifies workflow improvements for the team.
- Ensures consistent and accurate Procore & SharePoint use across the estimating team; audits project records for completeness and data integrity.
- Oversees estimating tracker accuracy across all active bids; holds the team accountable for timely and complete updates.
5. BID STRUCTURE & STRATEGY- Engages in bid/no-bid discussions and proactively notifies leadership regarding capacity constraints, risk concerns, and scope fit issues.
- Contributes to design-build and alternative delivery proposals by developing competitive pricing strategies and scope narratives to support pursuit efforts.
- Maintains the team's Hot-Sheets pricing database and tracks material and labor market trends to keep estimates competitive and current.
- Manages day-to-day client relationships throughout the estimating process resolving open scope questions while keeping key contacts informed and confident.
- Leads pre-bid meetings with clients and design teams while driving scope clarification and ensuring all questions are resolved before estimating begins.
- Leads preconstruction and bid review meetings, presents estimate status and risks, defends pricing decisions, and drives cross-team alignment.
6. TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT- No direct supervisory responsibilities but will oversee project-specific bid teams or coordinate work of Estimators and Junior Estimators on complex pursuits.
- Provides direct, specific feedback to Estimators and Junior Estimators on scope and technical work while coaching team members on best practices while fostering a knowledge-sharing culture.
- Assigns bid tasks and prioritizes team workload to guarantee on-time estimate submission.
7. SUCCESS FACTORS & COMPANY VALUES- Upholds and reinforces professional standards across the estimating team while directly and constructively addressing conduct issues.
- Establishes high quality standards for the team, consistently exceeding the baseline and challenging others to improve.
- Cultivates an inclusive team culture where people feel heard, valued, and comfortable sharing ideas or raising concerns.
- Establishes trust with clients, vendors, and teammates by upholding commitments and maintaining communication, particularly when sharing difficult news.
- Reinforces jobsite safety expectations with the team, ensuring safety requirements and associated costs are incorporated into all project estimates.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent education and experience.
- 7+ years of electrical, mechanical, or infrastructure estimating experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center clients.
- Commercial general contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:This role operates in both office and field environments. Field work may involve exposure to extreme weather, construction sites, and potentially hazardous materials. Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs.; maneuver in small or confined spaces.
Other Duties:This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities. These may change at any time with or without notice.
Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance - coverage equal to 1x your salary.
- Short-Term Disability (STD) - fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
- Voluntary Benefits - including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Holidays - 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
- Birthday Time Off - 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
- Paid Parental Leave - 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement - up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
- Tool Reimbursement - $250 annually, available after 60 days.
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
