Senior Estimator

Metric DCX; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Backup daycare days

Disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Estimator to own pricing on large, complex data center projects, guiding estimates from early budgeting through final bid and collaborating closely with design teams. You will mentor junior estimators, source subcontractor pricing, negotiate where it counts, and apply a value-engineering mindset to hit budget without sacrificing quality.

This role requires daily travel to Boston, MA, and offers strong pay plus comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision

Qualifications

• Senior-level estimating experience on large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency with Timberline OST and Excel.
• Ability to identify risks early and communicate them clearly.
• Interest in data center or mission-critical construction.

Responsibilities

• Own cost estimates for large, complex builds from budgeting to bid.
• Lead and mentor junior estimators and MEP specialists.
• Review scopes and drawings with design team to catch issues early.
• Source and evaluate subcontractor pricing and negotiate.
• Apply value engineering to hit budget while maintaining quality.
• Maintain client relationships to ensure pricing aligns with needs.
• Monitor market trends in materials and labor and incorporate into estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Mentoring

Subcontractor pricing

Excel

Timberline OST

Communication skills

Data center interest

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil/Architectural background

Tools

Timberline OST

Excel

Job description

$9B+ in annual revenue, 3,000+ people, 17 offices - and the Data Center group in Herndon, VA is growing. We're looking for a Senior Estimator to take ownership of pricing on some of the most technically complex, fast-moving projects in the business.

What the role involves

• Running point on cost estimates for large, complex builds - from early budgeting through final bid
• Leading and mentoring junior estimators and MEP specialists as part of a growing team
• Digging into scopes and drawings with the design team to catch issues before they become costly ones
• Sourcing and evaluating subcontractor pricing, and negotiating where it counts
• Bringing a value-engineering mindset - finding smarter ways to hit budget without sacrificing quality
• Staying close to clients and design partners so pricing reflects what they actually need
• Keeping an eye on the market - material costs, labor trends, subcontractor capacity - and building that into every number

What you'll bring

• Solid estimating experience at a senior level, ideally on large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects
• Comfort with standard estimating tools (Timberline, OST, or similar) plus Excel
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement
• The judgment to spot risk early and the communication skills to explain it clearly
• A genuine interest in data center or mission-critical construction

Strong pay, full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, backup daycare days, disability coverage, and commuter benefits - plus a seat on one of the fastest-growing teams in the company.

Note: this role will require daily travel to Boston MA