Lead Estimator – Data Center & GMP Projects

BOWA Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Performance Based Bonuses

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bowa Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the development of project estimates from conceptual design through GMP for a 500MW data center. You will perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates, analyze subcontractor pricing, and support preconstruction activities with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of commercial construction costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience on commercial, industrial and mission-critical projects.
• Experience preparing estimates for ground-up commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Sage Estimating, ProEst, OST, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, quantity takeoffs, and cost drivers across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other construction preconstruction software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP-level estimates from owner program requirements and design documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for major scopes including civil, concrete, structural steel, architectural, MEP, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop and apply unit pricing using current market conditions and regional labor and material costs for the Tulsa/Oklahoma market.
• Assist in estimate reviews with the Preconstruction Manager and Project Executive.
• Prepare bid comparison and bid leveling analyses during subcontractor procurement.
• Evaluate value engineering opportunities and provide cost comparisons for design alternatives.
• Maintain project estimate files and contribute to historical cost databases for future pursuits.
• Coordinate with the BIM/VDC team to utilize model-based quantity takeoffs where available.
• Prepare estimate narratives, clarifications, assumptions, and supporting documentation for internal and owner presentations.
• Review subcontractor proposals during buyout to identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing anomalies.
• Coordinate with the Project Controls Manager to align estimate cost codes with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Support the Project Manager by preparing pricing for owner-requested changes and potential change orders during construction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage Estimating

ProEst

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

Bowa Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the development of project estimates from conceptual design through GMP for a 500MW data center. You will perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates, analyze subcontractor pricing, and support preconstruction activities with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of commercial construction costs.