Cost Estimator

QC Servion, LLC

5h•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

QC Servion is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to join its Program Management Office (PgMO), supporting multiple entities across the QC Ecosystem on complex data center, infrastructure, utility, and mission-critical development programs. The role is a shared resource across the organization and partners with development, program management, engineering, construction, and funding stakeholders on cost planning, budget development, estimate validation, and commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. It provides cost visibility from early project planning and pursuit activities through procurement, execution, and project closeout. The Cost Estimator evaluates project feasibility, develops and maintains budgets, reviews contractor and consultant estimates, quantifies the cost impact of scope and schedule changes, and provides financial insight for project delivery and investment decisions. The role requires strong estimating expertise and a practical understanding of how large capital projects are planned, funded, procured, and delivered, with the ability to translate technical scope, design evolution, procurement strategy, and schedule changes into actionable cost information for project teams and executive stakeholders. This is a remote position that may be performed virtually from anywhere in the United States. Travel is up to 25%, including travel to any or all 50 states.

Requirements

5+ years of estimating, cost management, preconstruction, commercial management, or capital project delivery experience.
Experience supporting data center projects, mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, infrastructure programs, energy or utility projects, or 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 platforms.
Working knowledge of project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale data center developments.
Owner's Representative, EPC, construction management, or developer-side experience.
Experience estimating projects exceeding $100M in construction value.
Experience with medium-voltage infrastructure, utility systems, substations, microgrids, or on-site generation solutions.
Experience supporting capital planning, project finance, or investment reviews.
CCP, PE, CEM, CCM, PQS, or similar professional certification.
Experience working within multi-project campus development programs.

Responsibilities

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 the cost impact of design changes, scope modifications, and procurement decisions.
Provide accurate forecasting and budget visibility to stakeholders throughout project execution.
Review, validate, and challenge estimates prepared by contractors, consultants, and trade partners.
Identify estimate gaps, exclusions, assumptions, contingencies, and cost risks.
Support bid evaluations, subcontractor leveling, and procurement activities.
Prepare independent cost opinions and estimate reviews for project teams and leadership.
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 schedule-related costs such as escalation, extended general conditions, and remobilization.
Ensure cost forecasts align 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 when required.

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Dental and vision plans.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for spouse or domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
401(k) 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 eligible dependents.
Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
Paid parental leave after one year of employment.