Construction Cost Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role :

As part of our continued expansion, we’re hiring a 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

Provide detailed estimates for CSA, MEP, and mission-critical systems for domestic and international builds

Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals against internal benchmarks and historical data

Analyze variances and model cost impacts due to design changes, procurement risks, or schedule shifts

Partner with finance, real estate, and development teams to inform business cases and funding strategy

Deliver concise cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries with clear insights and recommendations

Establish scalable tools and repeatable processes to support Crusoe’s infrastructure pipeline

Maintain historical cost databases and continuously refine models based on actuals and market trends

Contribute to site feasibility assessments and preconstruction planning with data-backed insights

Support value engineering exercises and cost optimization strategies

What You'll Bring to the Team :

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

10+ years of experience in construction cost estimating for complex infrastructure projects

Strong 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

Strong 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

Experience with Lean methodologies, design-build, or integrated project delivery

Advanced degree or certifications such as AACE, RICS, or CMAA

Benefits :

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Employer contributions to HSA accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Teladoc

401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Subscription to the Calm app

MetLife Legal

Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $154,000 - $188,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex / gender, sexual preference / orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.