Senior Data Center Estimator — Major Projects Lead

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Remote work stipend

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to develop and execute estimating programs for large data center build projects in the US.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to prepare cost plans from concept through completion, focusing on campus-scale builds. The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen, experience with multi‑billion-dollar projects, and ability to guide executives throughout the project life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably within data center or large-scale mission-critical sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry best practices.
• Experience with Construction Estimation Software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of an estimating program that will inform executives and managers throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Early focus will be on creating standards to develop conceptual estimates for new project business cases when very little design information is available.
• Oversee traditional project estimates based on Test Fit, Schematic Design or Detailed Design information.
• Implement standardized estimating processes, procedures, and tools across projects to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support Business in planning for upcoming funding requirement associated with the project.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects for project funding or specific should cost estimates.
• Ensure estimates are comprehensive, covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and owner costs.
• Validate and review consultant led cost estimates to meet project goals and budget constraints.
• Develop, maintain, and use internal and external benchmarks to help plan for project execution.
• Provide input on project feasibility studies, risk assessments, and value engineering efforts to optimize costs and maximize project value.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and economic factors that may impact project costs, and adjust estimates accordingly.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of cost estimates submitting for project planning.
• Participate in post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in estimating practices.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends to enhance the company’s estimating capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Data center knowledge

Multi-disciplinary

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying)

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to develop and execute estimating programs for large data center build projects in the US.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to prepare cost plans from concept through completion, focusing on campus-scale builds. The role requires strong analytical and financial acumen, experience with multi‑billion-dollar projects, and ability to guide executives throughout the project life