Senior Estimator

• Leads risk identification across all assigned estimates and assesses the cost and schedule impact of each identified risk.
• Owns project-level risk tracking, developing contingency strategies, and presenting risk positions with dollar exposure during bid review.
• Leads pre-submission compliance reviews and ensures all pricing adheres to code requirements, specification mandates, and contract obligations.
• Leads post-award benchmarking sessions by analyzing estimate-to-actual variances and applying root cause findings to future estimates.

• Advanced proficiency across all estimating platforms; uses BIM/VDC tools for clash detection and scope validation on complex projects; identifies workflow improvements for the team.
• Ensures consistent and accurate Procore & SharePoint use across the estimating team; audits project records for completeness and data integrity.
• Oversees estimating tracker accuracy across all active bids; holds the team accountable for timely and complete updates.

• Engages in bid/no-bid discussions and proactively notifies leadership regarding capacity constraints, risk concerns, and scope fit issues.
• Contributes to design-build and alternative delivery proposals by developing competitive pricing strategies and scope narratives to support pursuit efforts.
• Maintains the team's Hot-Sheets pricing database and tracks material and labor market trends to keep estimates competitive and current.
• Manages day-to-day client relationships throughout the estimating process resolving open scope questions while keeping key contacts informed and confident.
• Leads pre-bid meetings with clients and design teams while driving scope clarification and ensuring all questions are resolved before estimating begins.
• Leads preconstruction and bid review meetings, presents estimate status and risks, defends pricing decisions, and drives cross-team alignment.

• No direct supervisory responsibilities but will oversee project-specific bid teams or coordinate work of Estimators and Junior Estimators on complex pursuits.
• Provides direct, specific feedback to Estimators and Junior Estimators on scope and technical work while coaching team members on best practices while fostering a knowledge-sharing culture.
• Assigns bid tasks and prioritizes team workload to guarantee on-time estimate submission.

• Upholds and reinforces professional standards across the estimating team while directly and constructively addressing conduct issues.
• Establishes high quality standards for the team, consistently exceeding the baseline and challenging others to improve.
• Cultivates an inclusive team culture where people feel heard, valued, and comfortable sharing ideas or raising concerns.
• Establishes trust with clients, vendors, and teammates by upholding commitments and maintaining communication, particularly when sharing difficult news.
• Reinforces jobsite safety expectations with the team, ensuring safety requirements and associated costs are incorporated into all project estimates.

• Bachelor’s degree ~~in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field~~ and/or equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of electrical, mechanical, or infrastructure estimating experience.

• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center clients.
• Commercial general contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.

This role operates in both office and field environments.

Field work may involve exposure to extreme weather, construction sites, and potentially hazardous materials.

Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs.; maneuver in small or confined spaces.

Compu Dynamics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair treatment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Discrimination in any form is not tolerated.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities.

These may change at any time with or without notice.

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
• Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
• Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.
• Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
• Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.