Senior Construction Cost Estimator

Crusoe Crusoe · Data AI · San Francisco, CA - US · Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

This role is for a Senior Construction Cost Estimator at Crusoe, an AI infrastructure company focused on energy and compute. The role involves leading end-to-end estimating efforts for data center builds, developing cost models, forecasting cash flow, and collaborating with various teams to ensure financial accuracy and support global growth. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects, strong technical knowledge of MEP, CSA, and mission-critical systems, and expertise with estimating software.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead end-to-end estimating efforts for data center builds—from early-stage planning through construction execution
  2. Develop robust cost models that align with design intent, scope evolution, and delivery strategies
  3. Build and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, budget tracking, and funding requests
  4. Provide detailed estimates for CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems for domestic and international builds
  5. Establish scalable tools and repeatable processes to support Crusoe’s infrastructure pipeline

Skills

Required

  • 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
  • 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

  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international locations
  • Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery
  • Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects
  • Deep technical knowledge of MEP, CSA, and mission-critical systems
  • Expertise with estimating software such as CostX, Sage Estimating, or equivalent