Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Mechanical Estimator, (All Levels), ANS
THE WORK:
- You’ll develop a standardized cost reporting framework for reviewing and validating Colocation Developers’ base building construction costs, preparing estimate evaluation reports based on ROM, Schematic, or Construction pricing.
- You’ll review and validate project scope against predefined demarcation matrices, highlighting deviations, cost impacts, and assumptions or exclusions from developers, AEs, GCs, and Clients.
- You’ll develop reports aligned with Clients’ Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) categories and provide summaries of Site & Shell / Increment 0 / Increment 1-N construction phasing.
- You’ll analyze developer data center construction costs against market intelligence and parametric benchmarks, factoring in Value Engineering cost options for Client consideration.
- You’ll review developer security costs against Client benchmarks and capture all supporting assumptions and exclusions.
- You’ll track design changes between estimate revisions, reporting on cost and schedule impacts.
- You’ll coordinate with in-house commodity teams to leverage current market intelligence for accurate cost evaluations.
- You’ll liaise with Client stakeholders and partner teams, including Energy Location Services (ELS), Central Estimating, and others to align on estimating and program costs.
- You’ll prepare and provide high-level ROM estimates to support program planning, annual capex planning, and pipeline projects.
- You’ll develop cost modeling tools to generate high-level estimates, improve benchmark capture, and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum 6 years of cost management or estimating experience
- Data Center and Commercial experience
- Experience as a Cost Manager/Estimator with large-scale infrastructure projects
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Proficiency in CostX, Bluebeam, Excel, and Accubid software
- Strong capabilities in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability)
- Experience estimating Electrical in both MV and Low voltage (480v / 277v, 120 / 208)
- Familiarity with estimating Fire Alarm, Security, EPMS, Telecom, Fiber
- 2+ years of on-site field experience
- Industrial experience (Food & Beverage, Laboratories, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Manufacturing, Agriculture)
- Conceptual and hard roll estimating skills
- Ability to provide value engineering options
- Proficient in market trends
- Ability to establish relationships with stakeholders
- Work alongside CSA and Mechanical estimators to provide one combined estimate for the client
Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.