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Senior CSA Estimator - Data Center Construction

Indianapolis, Indiana, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-10-01

Core

Develop detailed civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) estimates for large-scale, multi-building data center campus programs from concept through detailed design.

Role type

Senior CSA Estimator (Civil, Structural, Architectural)

Builds

Cost plans, detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, cost models, and benchmarking data for core-and-shell facilities.

Domain

Construction / Data Centers / Infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced estimating expertise, quantity takeoffs, cost checks, program-level estimating, contractor pricing review, value engineering, cost modeling, historical cost data management, procurement support, SOX compliance

Preferred skills

Experience in construction cost management roles (Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator), large-scale project support, value management knowledge

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Develop and manage cost plans and detailed estimates from concept through detailed design; Present milestone cost updates and communicate basis of estimate; Lead quantity takeoffs and cost checks for complex CSA scopes; Provide program-level estimating synthesizing inputs across multiple projects; Review contractor pricing and prepare recommendations; Drive benchmarking and cost modeling; Facilitate value engineering; Support procurement and preconstruction activities; Partner with cost management and project controls; Assess design evolutions and produce timely estimate updates; Mentor and coordinate support staff; Prepare leadership-ready content for client presentations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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