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Senior Construction Cost Estimator

United States, San Francisco 154000.00 - 188000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 19, 2026
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As part of our continued expansion, we’re hiring a Senior Construction Cost Estimator to drive cost modeling and financial accuracy across our capital projects. This role plays a critical function in delivering predictable outcomes by pairing detailed cost estimation with proactive cash flow forecasting to support Crusoe’s global growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end estimating efforts for data center builds—from early-stage planning through construction execution
  • Develop robust cost models that align with design intent, scope evolution, and delivery strategies
  • Collaborate with design, procurement, and delivery teams to validate quantity take-offs and unit pricing
  • Build and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, budget tracking, and funding requests
  • Provide detailed estimates for CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems for domestic and international builds
  • Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals against internal benchmarks and historical data
  • Analyze variances and model cost impacts due to design changes, procurement risks, or schedule shifts
  • Partner with finance, real estate, and development teams to inform business cases and funding strategy
  • Deliver concise cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries with clear insights and recommendations
  • Establish scalable tools and repeatable processes to support Crusoe’s infrastructure pipeline
  • Maintain historical cost databases and continuously refine models based on actuals and market trends
  • Contribute to site feasibility assessments and preconstruction planning with data-backed insights
  • Support value engineering exercises and cost optimization strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience in cost modeling, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting
  • Deep technical knowledge of MEP, CSA, and mission-critical systems
  • Expertise with estimating software such as CostX, Sage Estimating, or equivalent
  • Ability to translate technical and financial inputs into actionable reporting
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international locations
  • Background with general contractors, owner’s rep firms, or tech/data center infrastructure
  • Familiarity with the full construction lifecycle including preconstruction, procurement, and delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery
  • Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

What we offer

  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Teladoc
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • MetLife Legal
  • Company paid commuter benefit
  • $300 per month

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