Senior Estimating Manager - Data Centers & Mission-Critical

Spencer Ogden; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a global engineering business seeking an Estimating Manager to support major hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects from early pursuit through preconstruction and award.

The successful candidate will lead estimating activities, develop robust cost models, manage subcontractor bids, and mentor a team of estimators while collaborating with operations, procurement and design teams to optimize cost, schedule and constructability risks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating or preconstruction experience in commercial construction, EPC or mission-critical projects.
• Experience with large, technically complex data center or high-tech projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, electrical and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities for large-scale data center and mission-critical projects
• Develop conceptual, schematic and detailed estimates from early-stage design through GMP and final pricing
• Manage quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing, bid leveling and scope reviews
• Partner with operations, procurement and design teams to identify cost, schedule and constructability risks
• Support RFPs, pursuits, bid strategy and client presentations
• Develop benchmarking, historical cost data and estimating standards
• Review subcontractor proposals and negotiate pricing, scope and commercial terms
• Provide senior leadership with accurate cost forecasts and commercial insight
• Mentor and develop estimators within the team

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Presentation skills

Cost control

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Experience: 8+ years in estimating/preconstruction

Job description

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a global engineering business seeking an Estimating Manager to support major hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects from early pursuit through preconstruction and award.

The successful candidate will lead estimating activities, develop robust cost models, manage subcontractor bids, and mentor a team of estimators while collaborating with operations, procurement and design teams to optimize cost, schedule and constructability risks.