Cost Estimator

QC Servion, LLC

. Develop and maintain conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, budget development, and financial analysis for complex construction projects, particularly in data center and infrastructure sectors. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost forecasting and project execution.

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Cost EstimationBudget DevelopmentEstimating Software ProficiencyData Center Project ExperienceStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsBudget DevelopmentCost PlanningFinancial AnalysisProcurement ProcessesProject DeliveryValue EngineeringCost OptimizationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CostXOn-Screen TakeoffSage EstimatingBluebeamPrimavera P6Microsoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPPECEMCCMPQS

Industry Keywords

Data Center ProjectsMission-Critical FacilitiesIndustrial ConstructionInfrastructure ProgramsEnergy ProjectsUtility SystemsLarge-Scale Commercial DevelopmentsCapital PlanningInvestment AnalysisConstruction Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain cost models for planning, budgeting, and executive decision-making
Benchmark costs against comparable data center, mission-critical, industrial, and infrastructure projects
Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing exercises for mechanical systems, electrical systems, site utilities, civil infrastructure, and building systems
Maintain current market pricing, labor assumptions, escalation factors, and productivity data
Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
Develop and maintain project budgets from initial concept through construction
Support capital planning, investment analysis, and commercial decision-making
Track budget movements and explain variances
Evaluate cost impacts of design changes, scope modifications, and procurement decisions
Provide forecasting and budget visibility throughout project execution
Review, validate, and challenge contractor, consultant, and trade partner estimates
Identify gaps, exclusions, assumptions, contingencies, and cost risks
Support bid evaluations, subcontractor leveling, and procurement activities
Prepare independent cost opinions and estimate reviews
Partner with scheduling and program controls teams to understand schedule impacts
Evaluate cost implications of acceleration, delays, resequencing, long-lead procurement changes, and scope modifications
Quantify escalation, extended general conditions, and remobilization costs
Align cost forecasts with master schedules
Collaborate with development, engineering, construction, utility, commissioning, and PMO teams
Participate in project planning sessions, design reviews, and program discussions
Present estimate assumptions, risks, and recommendations to project teams and leadership
Support funding reviews, project reporting, and executive presentations
Provide cost visibility from early planning and pursuit activities through procurement, execution, and project closeout
Support multiple QC Ecosystem entities on complex data center, infrastructure, utility, and mission-critical development programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of estimating, cost management, preconstruction, commercial management, or capital project delivery experience
Experience supporting data center projects
Experience supporting mission-critical facilities
Experience supporting industrial construction
Experience supporting infrastructure programs
Experience supporting energy or utility projects
Experience supporting large-scale commercial developments
Demonstrated experience estimating complex mechanical, electrical, civil, or infrastructure systems
Ability to review and validate contractor estimates, budgets, and pricing assumptions
Strong understanding of cost planning, quantity takeoffs, budget development, procurement processes, schedule impacts on cost, and capital project delivery
Experience working with estimating software such as CostX, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, or similar estimating platforms
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Preferred: experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale data center developments
Preferred: Owner's Representative, EPC, construction management, or developer-side experience
Preferred: experience estimating projects exceeding $100M in construction value
Preferred: medium-voltage infrastructure, utility systems, substations, microgrids, and on-site generation solutions
Preferred: experience supporting capital planning, project finance, or investment reviews
Preferred: CCP, PE, CEM, CCM, PQS, or similar professional certification
Preferred: experience working within multi-project campus development programs
May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Travel up to 25%, including travel to any or all 50 US states

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Remote work virtually from anywhere in the United States
Up to 25% travel