Senior Estimator

Compu Dynamics Modular • Houston, TX

5d • $132,000 - $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; builds shop and field labor estimates; and solicits subcontractor and vendor pricing. On large pursuits, the Senior Estimator leads other estimators and prepares the clarifications and exclusions needed to protect CDM's margin.

The position reviews RFPs, drawings, single-lines, and specifications to define scope, identify gaps and risks, and prepare RFIs. It develops quantity takeoffs and labor estimates, obtains and evaluates subcontractor and vendor pricing, prepares proposals and bid documentation, supports post-bid negotiations, and hands awarded work off to project teams. The role also prices change orders, tracks estimate-to-actual variance, and contributes to standard-design estimates and estimating tools.

This is a remote role with occasional visits to CDM's fabrication shop and customer project sites. Shop and site visits require compliance with safety protocols and appropriate personal protective equipment. Duties occasionally require standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (the posting states “S. in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field”).
• 10 or more years of estimating experience in industrial, mechanical, or EPC construction.
• Hands-on takeoff and pricing experience 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 of $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 on data center, 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-lines, and specifications to define scope, identify gaps, and write RFIs.
• Identify scope, schedule, and pricing risks early and raise them with 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 CDM's 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 clarifications, exclusions, and assumptions that match the priced scope.
• 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 back into CDM's labor standards.
• Lead and check other estimators' work on large pursuits and balance workload against submission deadlines.
• Help develop CDM's standard-design estimates and estimating tools.
• Share takeoff, labor, and pricing knowledge with less experienced estimators.
• Follow safety protocols during shop and site visits and account for safe means and methods in labor and equipment pricing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3% and company match up to 4%; 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 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 paid volunteer time for community service.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from the first day.
• Tool reimbursement of $250 annually, available after 60 days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

What This Job Offers

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