Senior Estimator

At Compu Dynamics, we don’t just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Estimator (SE) leads complex estimates; owns bid accuracy, risk planning & vendor negotiations.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. DOCUMENT REVIEW & TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

• Critically analyzes complex, multi-discipline drawing packages; identifies scope gaps, design conflicts, and coordination issues.

• Leads RFP analysis for complex pursuits; ensures all scope deficiencies are identified and communicated to clients promptly.

• Reviews for approval all scope qualifications in bid packages; ensures assumptions are clearly stated and defensible.

• Negotiates scope and commercial terms with subcontractors and vendors; recommends the company's position on prime contract risk items to leadership.

• Plans and leads site visits for complex projects; uses findings to resolve scope uncertainties and improve estimate accuracy.

2. COST ESTIMATE, PARTNER/VENDOR COORDINATION & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

• Leads complex, multi-discipline cost estimates from kickoff through final submission; ensures accuracy, completeness, and market competitiveness. Reviews all estimates for complete safety cost coverage; incorporates project-specific safety programs and ensures all compliance costs are identified and accounted for.

• Reviews and approves all BOMs before pricing release; verifies accuracy and alignment with project scope and drawings.

• Maintains up-to-date internal cost databases, monitors market conditions and adjusts pricing benchmarks to keep estimates competitive.

• Leads vendor and subcontractor selection for assigned projects; applies consistent scope, pricing, and qualification criteria.

• Negotiates pricing, scope, and terms to achieve competitive and complete coverage.

• Coordinates the full preparation and internal review of bid packages while ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Leads quality checks and benchmarks pricing against historical project data and current market rates before final submission.

• Leads estimate-to-field handoff meetings for awarded projects to ensure the PM and field operations team have full visibility into scope, unit costs, assumptions, and open items.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Leads risk identification across all assigned estimates and assesses the cost and schedule impact of each identified risk.

• Owns project-level risk tracking, developing contingency strategies, and presenting risk positions with dollar exposure during bid review.

• Leads pre-submission compliance reviews and ensures all pricing adheres to code requirements, specification mandates, and contract obligations.

• Leads post-award benchmarking sessions by analyzing estimate-to-actual variances and applying root cause findings to future estimates.

4. TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS

• Advanced proficiency across all estimating platforms; uses BIM/VDC tools for clash detection and scope validation on complex projects; identifies workflow improvements for the team.

• Ensures consistent and accurate Procore & SharePoint use across the estimating team; audits project records for completeness and data integrity.

• Oversees estimating tracker accuracy across all active bids; holds the team accountable for timely and complete updates.

5. BID STRUCTURE & STRATEGY

• Engages in bid/no-bid discussions and proactively notifies leadership regarding capacity constraints, risk concerns, and scope fit issues.

• Contributes to design-build and alternative delivery proposals by developing competitive pricing strategies and scope narratives to support pursuit efforts.

• Maintains the team's Hot-Sheets pricing database and tracks material and labor market trends to keep estimates competitive and current.

• Manages day-to-day client relationships throughout the estimating process resolving open scope questions while keeping key contacts informed and confident.

• Leads pre-bid meetings with clients and design teams while driving scope clarification and ensuring all questions are resolved before estimating begins.

• Leads preconstruction and bid review meetings, presents estimate status and risks, defends pricing decisions, and drives cross-team alignment.

6. TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

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