Senior Estimator

Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM) is at the forefront of innovative modular solutions, specializing in Modular Data Centers (MDC), metal frame systems, and fully integrated enclosures. Our designs are scalable, efficient, and sustainable, tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients in a dynamic industry.

The 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.

• Review RFPs, drawings, single-lines and specs to define scope; flag gaps and write RFIs.
• Identify scope, schedule and pricing risks early and bring them to the Chief Estimator before the estimate is built.

• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, civil and electrical scope.
• Build shop and field labor estimates by phase, using CDM's labor standards and productivity data.
• Deliver complete, complex estimates that clear preliminary review without rework.
• Build and issue subcontractor bid packages; solicit, level and recommend sub and vendor pricing.
• Make sure every trade is covered at final review, with three bids or a documented exception.

• Write clarifications, exclusions and assumptions that match the scope priced.
• Assemble bid tabs and proposals for management review and customer submittal.
• Revise estimates through post-bid clarifications and support best-and-final negotiations.
• Hand off awarded work to project teams with organized estimate records, and price change orders.
• Track estimate-to-actual variance on awarded work and feed the results back into CDM's labor standards.
• Lead and check the work of other estimators on large pursuits; balance workload against submission deadlines.
• Help build CDM's standard-design estimates and estimating tools.
• Share takeoff, labor and pricing know-how with less experienced estimators.

• S. in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of estimating in industrial, mechanical or EPC construction.
• Hands-on takeoff and pricing of piping, mechanical equipment and structural steel packages.
• Proven labor estimating for self-performed craft work.
• Experience soliciting and leveling subcontractor and material pricing.
• A record of leading estimating teams on large pursuits ($100M+) and hitting every deadline.
• Strong scope review, risk identification, and clarifications and exclusions writing.
• Post-bid negotiation and change order experience.
• Expert use of a commercial estimating platform (Sage Estimating or equivalent) and Excel.
• Estimating experience on data center, power distribution or modular / prefabricated work preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical single-line diagrams and switch gear, UPS and busway scope preferred.
• Experience estimating shop fabrication alongside field installation preferred.
• Background in project services or project controls (schedules, change orders, procurement) preferred.

• Professionalism: Delivers organized, defensible estimates that management and customers can rely on.
• Exceeding Expectations: Hits every submission deadline, even when leading multiple estimators on a large pursuit.
• Mutual Respect: Builds strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors, the shop and project teams.
• Integrity: Prices the scope as it…