Senior Project Estimator

Hydrogen Group; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a senior Project Estimator to drive the digital transformation of our Engineering & Construction Estimating. The role focuses on automation, AI, and market-informed forecasting for large CapEx programs in a dynamic environment.

With 15+ years in estimation and cost control, you will govern complex models, partner with execs, and guide teams to optimize capital spend and data-driven decisions. This contract is 12 months and office-based in Florida.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project estimation, cost control, and CapEx financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern complex CapEx estimating and financial modeling across large, high-impact projects.
• Develop and validate capital cost models and integrate staffing, risk, and market dynamics into estimates.
• Provide strategic oversight of design reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness and align with investment strategies.
• Mentor estimators and act as a technical authority on advanced estimating tools and forecasting methods.

Skills

CapEx estimating

Cost control

Financial modeling

Market benchmarking

Estimating tools

Executive communication

Automation & AI interest

Team mentorship

Stakeholder presentation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Project Estimator 4 - Digital Transformation (Engineering & Construction Estimating)

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $87-92/hr

We are looking for a senior Project Estimator to support the digital transformation of our Engineering & Construction estimating organization. The focus is on improving how teams work through technology, data, automation, and AI. As a senior subject-matter expert with 15+ years of experience in project estimation, cost control strategies, and market-aligned forecasting, you will lead and govern complex capital expenditure (CapEx) estimating and financial modeling across large, high-impact projects. You will develop and validate comprehensive capital cost models, integrate staffing, risk, escalation, and market dynamics into estimates, and act as a technical authority and mentor. You will also support executive decision-making with accurate, defensible, and market-informed project financial evaluations.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Engineering & Construction Estimating department. Key responsibilities include:

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions

• Lead and govern complex CapEx estimating and financial modeling activities across large, high-impact projects
• Independently develop and validate comprehensive capital cost models
• Integrate staffing, risk, escalation, and market dynamics into estimates
• Ensure estimates align with evolving industry benchmarks, financial regulations, and organizational investment strategies
• Provide strategic oversight of design reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Lead market pricing and benchmarking initiatives
• Establish best practices for construction cost metrics and estimating methodologies
• Partner with estimators to understand current processes, pain points, and opportunities
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for the development team
• Help design, test, and roll out new digital solutions
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, automate work, and centralize data
• Serve as a mentor and technical authority on advanced estimating tools, construction cost forecasting, and CapEx optimization

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong business, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Deep expertise in project estimation, cost control strategies, and market-aligned forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of estimating tools and construction cost forecasting methods
• Ability to work comfortably between business and technical teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present defensible financial evaluations to executive stakeholders
• Interest in technology, data, automation, and AI
• Experience in estimating, engineering, construction, technology, or product management is a plus

Education and Experience

• 15+ years of experience in project estimation, cost control, and CapEx financial modeling
• Experience supporting large, complex capital projects