Crusoe
AI Infrastructure
SeniorConstructionCostEstimator
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“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.
Problem-solving
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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