Senior Construction Cost Estimator

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
• 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:

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
  
  
  

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.