Crusoe · 3 months ago
Construction Cost Estimator
San Francisco, CA - US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expCrusoe is a company focused on accelerating energy and intelligence through sustainable technology. They are seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to lead cost modeling and financial accuracy for capital projects, ensuring predictable outcomes and supporting global growth.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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