Water Estimator

Estimator / Senior Estimator Data Centers | Semiconductor | Advanced Manufacturing We are partnering with a general contractor seeking an Estimator / Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating for complex, technically demanding projects. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping a project from the earliest concept—working with clients and design teams, developing budgets with limited information, and helping turn an opportunity into a negotiated design-build contract.

You will own the estimating process from initial pursuit and conceptual budgeting through design development, final pricing, and turnover to operations. The role combines detailed estimating with client interaction, project strategy, and support for winning work. We are looking for someone comfortable in data center, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing environments , with the judgment to identify what is known, what is missing, and what needs to be carried in an early budget. Lead cradle-to-grave estimating and preconstruction for negotiated and design-build projects. Develop conceptual, schematic, design-development, and construction-document estimates. Clearly communicate scope assumptions, exclusions, allowances, contingencies, and project risks. Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams to align scope, budget, schedule, and execution strategy. Evaluate constructability, design alternatives, value engineering, long-lead equipment, and procurement options. Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP estimates, with particular attention to complex building systems and infrastructure. Help secure negotiated work by explaining pricing, presenting options, and building client confidence. Deliver a thorough turnover to operations, including estimate details, scope commitments, procurement priorities, and identified risks. Maintain cost data and incorporate field feedback to improve future estimates.

General contractor estimating or preconstruction experience on complex commercial or industrial projects. Relevant experience in data centers, semiconductor facilities, or advanced manufacturing ; Strong understanding of trade scopes, construction sequencing, and MEP-intensive facilities. Commercial awareness and an interest in helping win the right projects. Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software, Excel, and drawing-review tools. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred; You enjoy solving problems early, asking good questions, and helping a team turn an evolving concept into a buildable, competitively priced project. Reach out for a confidential conversation about the company, project pipeline, and opportunity.