Construction Cost Estimator

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA

85d • $154,000 - $188,000

About The Position

As part of our continued expansion, we’re hiring a 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.

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
• Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree