Crusoe

AI Infrastructure

SeniorConstructionCostEstimator

$165–210k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Construction Cost Estimator at Crusoe. Skills: Cost estimation, Cash flow forecasting, Data center builds. Lead estimating efforts for data center builds. Develop cost models”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver predictable outcomes; Support global growth

Industry & Context.

AI Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel, International travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, 10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects, Experience in cost modeling, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, Deep technical knowledge of MEP, CSA, and mission-critical systems, Expertise with estimating software such as CostX, Sage Estimating, or equivalent, Ability to translate technical and financial inputs into actionable reporting, Communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders, Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international locations, Background with general contractors, owner’s rep firms, or tech/data center infrastructure, Familiarity with the full construction lifecycle including preconstruction, procurement, and delivery

Nice to Have

Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery, Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

What You'll Do.

Lead estimating efforts for data center builds

Validate quantity take-offs

Validate unit pricing

Build project cash flow forecasts

Maintain project cash flow forecasts

Provide estimates for MEP systems

Provide estimates for CSA systems

Provide estimates for mission-critical systems

Evaluate vendor proposals

Evaluate subcontractor proposals

Inform business cases

Inform funding strategy

Deliver executive summaries

Establish scalable tools

Establish repeatable processes

Maintain historical cost databases

Refine models based on actuals

Refine models based on market trends

Contribute to site feasibility assessments

Contribute to preconstruction planning

Support value engineering exercises

Support cost optimization strategies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Design teams; Procurement teams; Delivery teams; Finance teams; Real estate teams; Development teams

Communication Scope

Executive summaries; Executive presentations

Full Job Description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. About the Role: As part of our continued expansion, we’re hiring a Senior Construction Cost Estimator to drive cost modeling and financial accuracy across our capital projects. This role plays a critical function in delivering predictable outcomes by pairing detailed cost estimation with proactive cash flow forecasting to support Crusoe’s global growth. What You'll Be Working On: - Lead end-to-end estimating efforts for data center builds—from early-stage planning through construction execution - Develop robust cost models that align with design intent, scope evolution, and delivery strategies Collaborate with design, procurement, and delivery teams to validate quantity take-offs and unit pricing - Build and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning, budget tracking, and funding requests -

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