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As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.\nSummary\nThe Senior Estimator owns complete estimates for Compu Dynamics Modular's modular data center and skid pursuits, from scope review through best-and-final. This role quantifies mechanical, piping, structural steel and electrical scope, builds labor estimates for shop and field work, and solicits subcontractor and vendor pricing. As CDM grows, the Senior Estimator also leads other estimators on large pursuits and carries the clarifications and exclusions that protect CDM's margin.\nEssential Functions and Responsibilities\nScope Review & Bid Strategy\nReview RFPs, drawings, single-lines and specs to define scope; flag gaps and write RFIs.\nIdentify scope, schedule and pricing risks early and bring them to the Chief Estimator before the estimate is built.\nQuantity Takeoff & Labor Estimating\nPerform quantity takeoffs for piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, civil and electrical scope.\nBuild shop and field labor estimates by phase, using CDM's labor standards and productivity data.\nDeliver complete, complex estimates that clear preliminary review without rework.\nSubcontractor & Vendor Pricing\nBuild and issue subcontractor bid packages; solicit, level and recommend sub and vendor pricing.\nMake sure every trade is covered at final review, with three bids or a documented exception.\nProposals, Clarifications & Post-Bid\nWrite clarifications, exclusions and assumptions that match the scope priced.\nAssemble bid tabs and proposals for management review and customer submittal.\nRevise estimates through post-bid clarifications and support best-and-final negotiations.\nHand off awarded work to project teams with organized estimate records, and price change orders.\nTrack estimate-to-actual variance on awarded work and feed the results back into CDM's labor standards.\nTeam Leadership & Estimating Standards\nLead and check the work of other estimators on large pursuits; balance workload against submission deadlines.\nHelp build CDM's standard-design estimates and estimating tools.\nShare takeoff, labor and pricing know-how with less experienced estimators.\nRequired Qualifications\nS. in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.\n10+ years of estimating in industrial, mechanical or EPC construction.\nHands-on takeoff and pricing of piping, mechanical equipment and structural steel packages.\nProven labor estimating for self-performed craft work.\nExperience soliciting and leveling subcontractor and material pricing.\nA record of leading estimating teams on large pursuits ($100M+) and hitting every deadline.\nStrong scope review, risk identification, and clarifications and exclusions writing.\nPost-bid negotiation and change order experience.\nExpert use of a commercial estimating platform (Sage Estimating or equivalent) and Excel.\nEstimating experience on data center, power distribution or modular / prefabricated work preferred.\nFamiliarity with electrical single-line diagrams and switchgear, UPS and busway scope preferred.\nExperience estimating shop fabrication alongside field installation preferred.\nBackground in project services or project controls (schedules, change orders, procurement) preferred.\nSuccess Factors and Company Values\nProfessionalism: Delivers organized, defensible estimates that management and customers can rely on.\nExceeding Expectations: Hits every submission deadline, even when leading multiple estimators on a large pursuit.\nMutual Respect: Builds strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, the shop and project teams.\nIntegrity: Prices the scope as it really is, and writes clarifications and exclusions that match it.\nSafety: Accounts for safe means and methods in labor and equipment pricing, and follows all site and shop safety protocols during visits.\nWork Environment and Physical Demands\nThis is a remote role, with occasional visits to CDM's fabrication shop and customer project sites. Shop and site visits require following all safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Duties occasionally require standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds.\nCompu Dynamics Pay Range\n$138,000—$186,000 USD\nCompu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.\n\n401(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.\n\nEmployer-Paid Life Insurance - coverage equal to 1x your salary.\n\nShort-Term Disability (STD) - fully paid by Compu Dynamics.\n\nVoluntary Benefits - including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO) - accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.\n\nPaid Holidays - 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.\n\nBirthday Time Off - 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.\n\nPaid Parental Leave - 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.\n\nVolunteer Time Off (VTO) - 40 hours annually for community service.\n\nBoot Reimbursement - up to $150 annually, available from your first day.\nTool Reimbursement - $250 annually, available after 60 days.\n\nTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.\n\nCompu 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. \nCompu 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.\nCompu 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. 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