Senior Data Center MEP Estimator

AtkinsRéalis

Data Center Senior MEP Estimator, preparing project estimates and collaborating with clients for top construction projects in North America.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing and developing project estimates from CD through to IFC sets
Provide specialist input on Mechanical and Electrical bids to client’s team
Review all subcontractors change orders to ensure value
Analyze project documents to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures
Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams throughout the preconstruction phase
Collaboration with site teams and client leads
Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty
Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved
Travel to client site / office as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
RICS designation is preferred but not necessary
Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities
Construction consultancy experience preferred
Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, estimating systems and software
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction estimatingbudgetingfinancial reportingestimating systemsrisk analysiscost-saving measuresproject documentation analysischange order reviewcost certainty

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationclient managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationsupportproject support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeRICS designation