Senior Mechanical Estimator – Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Accenture

. Develop a standardized cost reporting framework for reviewing and validating colocation developers’ base-building construction costs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and estimating for data center construction projects, utilizing advanced cost modeling tools and software to deliver accurate and actionable financial insights. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for liaising with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

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Cost ManagementData Center ExperienceCostX ProficiencyEstimating Electrical SystemsConstruction Cost Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementEstimatingCost AnalysisValue EngineeringConstruction PricingData AnalysisCost ModelingReport PreparationProject Scope ReviewMarket Intelligence

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship BuildingStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CostXBluebeamExcelAccubidGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

Data CenterInfrastructure ProjectsConstruction TechnologiesSustainabilityMedium VoltageLow Voltage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a standardized cost reporting framework for reviewing and validating colocation developers’ base-building construction costs
Prepare estimate evaluation reports based on ROM, schematic, or construction pricing
Review and validate project scope against predefined demarcation matrices
Highlight deviations, cost impacts, assumptions, and exclusions from developers, AEs, GCs, and clients
Develop reports aligned with clients’ Work Breakdown Structure categories
Summarize Site & Shell, Increment 0, and Increment 1-N construction phasing
Analyze data center construction costs against market intelligence and parametric benchmarks
Factor value-engineering cost options for client consideration
Review developer security costs against client benchmarks and capture supporting assumptions and exclusions
Track design changes between estimate revisions and report cost and schedule impacts
Coordinate with in-house commodity teams to leverage current market intelligence
Liaise with client stakeholders and partner teams, including Energy Location Services and Central Estimating
Prepare high-level ROM estimates for program planning, annual capital-expenditure planning, and pipeline projects
Develop cost-modeling tools to generate high-level estimates and improve benchmark capture
Participate in some in-person collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, peers, leaders, and communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of cost management or estimating experience
Data Center experience required
4+ years of experience as a Cost Manager/Estimator with large-scale infrastructure projects
Proficiency in CostX, Bluebeam, Excel, and Accubid software
Strong capabilities in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends, including sustainability
Experience estimating electrical systems in both medium voltage and low voltage (480V / 277V, 120 / 208V)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Supplemental insurance plans
Employee assistance program
Legal resources
Identity theft protection
Leadership development
Technical upskilling and certification support
Flexible work/life support