Data Center Project Cost Estimator & Value Engineering

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced cost estimator for civil projects focused on data center builds. You will develop standardized cost reporting frameworks, validate scopes and estimates, and integrate cost benchmarks with market intelligence.

The role requires 3–4 years in cost management, data center construction experience, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. You will collaborate across procurement and design teams to reflect current market conditions and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–4 years of cost management or estimating experience for Civil Projects.
• Data Center construction experience is required.
• Proficient in Google Suite (especially Google Sheets) or Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized cost reporting frameworks and estimation tools.
• Review and validate project scope, estimates, and pricing submissions against demarcation matrices and WBS categories.
• Analyze Developers’ construction costs using benchmarks, parametric data, and market intelligence.
• Track design changes across estimate revisions, reporting cost and schedule impacts.
• Identify and integrate Value Engineering options to optimize project costs.
• Document all assumptions, exclusions, and deviations from Developer, A/E, GC, or Client estimates.
• Collaborate with procurement, commodity, and sourcing teams to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions.
• Provide ROM and construction-level estimates to support CAPEX planning, forecasting, and phasing.
• Interface with Client stakeholders and internal teams to align on estimates, program costs, and delivery.

Skills

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Construction Management, or related field)

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced cost estimator for civil projects focused on data center builds. You will develop standardized cost reporting frameworks, validate scopes and estimates, and integrate cost benchmarks with market intelligence.

The role requires 3–4 years in cost management, data center construction experience, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. You will collaborate across procurement and design teams to reflect current market conditions and support