Estimating Lead- Major Projects America

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote stipend

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Estimating Lead- Major Projects America to drive estimating for data center and large-scale mission-critical projects. This remote role shapes standards, aligns cost models with market conditions, and partners with project teams and consultants to improve estimate quality.

The role focuses on developing an estimating program, standardizing processes, and ensuring rigorous cost detail across the project lifecycle. Remote-friendly with strong industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience, preferably in data centers.
• Experience with construction estimation software and developing all types of estimates (parametric to bottom-up).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an estimating program for data center projects.
• Standardize estimating processes and tools across projects for consistency.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including all construction aspects.
• Validate consultant-led cost estimates for project goals and industry standards.
• Monitor market trends to adjust estimates and optimize costs.
• Participate in post-project reviews to improve estimating practices.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and technologies.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost modeling

Data center estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Estimating Lead- Major Projects America to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead estimating efforts for major projects with a strong focus on data center and other large-scale mission critical work. The position will shape estimating standards, improve consistency across projects, and help ensure cost models align with project goals, market conditions, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will partner with project teams and external consultants to validate assumptions, strengthen estimate quality, and support better decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $164,800 – $235,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an estimating program for data center projects
• Standardize estimating processes and tools across projects for consistency
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including all construction aspects
• Validate consultant-led cost estimates for project goals and industry standards
• Monitor market trends to adjust estimates and optimize costs
• Participate in post-project reviews to improve estimating practices
• Stay updated on industry best practices and technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of construction estimating experience, preferably in data center or large-scale mission critical sectors
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and best practices
• Experience with construction estimation software
• Proven ability to develop all types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up

Benefits

• Monthly stipend to cover remote working expenses
• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer contributions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.