Senior Estimator

Compu Dynamics • Dallas, TX

5d • $138,000 - $186,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Estimator owns complete estimates for Compu Dynamics Modular’s modular data center and skid pursuits, from scope review through best-and-final. The role quantifies mechanical, piping, structural steel, civil, and electrical scope; estimates shop and field labor; and solicits subcontractor and vendor pricing. As the business grows, the Senior Estimator leads other estimators on large pursuits and develops the clarifications and exclusions that protect the company’s margin.

The role reviews RFPs, drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications; identifies scope gaps and risks; develops quantity takeoffs and labor estimates; and assembles proposals and bid documentation. It supports post-bid clarification and negotiation, change-order pricing, and handoffs to project teams. The Senior Estimator also tracks estimate-to-actual variance and contributes to estimating standards, tools, and the development of less experienced estimators.

This is a remote role with occasional visits to the fabrication shop and customer project sites. Site and shop visits require adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Duties occasionally involve standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of estimating experience in industrial, mechanical, or EPC construction.
• Hands-on experience with takeoff and pricing for piping, mechanical equipment, and structural steel packages.
• Proven labor estimating experience for self-performed craft work.
• Experience soliciting and leveling subcontractor and material pricing.
• Record of leading estimating teams on large pursuits valued at $100M or more and meeting every deadline.
• Strong scope review, risk identification, and clarifications and exclusions writing skills.
• Post-bid negotiation and change-order experience.
• Expert use of a commercial estimating platform such as Sage Estimating or equivalent, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience in data centers, power distribution, or modular/prefabricated work.
• Familiarity with electrical single-line diagrams and switchgear, UPS, and busway scope.
• Experience estimating shop fabrication alongside field installation.
• Background in project services or project controls, including schedules, change orders, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications to define scope, identify gaps, and write RFIs.
• Identify scope, schedule, and pricing risks early and communicate them to the Chief Estimator before building the estimate.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, civil, and electrical scope.
• Build shop and field labor estimates by phase using company labor standards and productivity data.
• Deliver complete, complex estimates that pass preliminary review without rework.
• Build and issue subcontractor bid packages; solicit, level, and recommend subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Ensure every trade is covered at final review with three bids or a documented exception.
• Write scope-aligned clarifications, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Assemble bid tabs and proposals for management review and customer submission.
• Revise estimates through post-bid clarifications and support best-and-final negotiations.
• Hand off awarded work to project teams with organized estimate records and price change orders.
• Track estimate-to-actual variance on awarded work and feed results into labor standards.
• Lead and check other estimators’ work on large pursuits and balance workload against submission deadlines.
• Help develop standard-design estimates and estimating tools.
• Share takeoff, labor, and pricing expertise with less experienced estimators.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Fully paid short-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid time off accruing up to 160 hours (four weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Seven company-observed paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Eight hours of paid birthday time off during the employee’s birthday month.
• Paid parental leave: eight weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
• 40 hours of annual volunteer time off for community service.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150 annually.
• Tool reimbursement of $250 annually.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior