Global Estimating Director

Yondr Group

About The Position

The Global Estimating Director will play a critical leadership role in developing and managing Yondr’s end-to-end cost estimating and benchmarking strategy. Focused on large-scale data center construction, this role ensures financial predictability, enhances commercial decision-making, and supports global project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, construction management, civil engineering, Data Analytics or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction cost management and preconstruction.
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering cost estimates for complex construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction materials, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience in benchmarking and data analysis in the construction industry.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in cost estimation software and tools.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define, develop and lead the cost estimating strategy for datacenter construction projects from conceptual design to final construction documents.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of construction cost benchmarks to aid in accurate project cost forecasts.
Provide early cost estimates to establish the feasibility of new markets and sites.
Manage, Maintain and develop a central pool of resources to support in the development of cost estimates to improve accuracy and consistency globally.
Leverage your global construction expertise to provide insights and best practices for projects in various geographic locations.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations, using data visualization techniques, to communicate cost estimations, benchmarks, and recommendations to senior management.
Continuously improve cost estimation and benchmarking processes, leveraging technological advancements and best practices.
Provide strategic insights to optimize project costs and improve cost-efficiency.
Utilise data analytics and reporting tools to establish meaningful insights from project data while implementing data-driven strategies to optimize project costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve overall cost-efficiency.
Enhance data collection and analysis capabilities, including the exploration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve forecasting accuracy.
Stay updated on industry trends, cost management tools, and best practices to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cost estimation processes.
Engage with internal stakeholders including design, engineering, procurement, finance, and operations to align cost strategies with project goals.
Act as a subject matter expert in executive forums and cross-functional initiatives.