Senior Project Estimator (Data Center Preconstruction) - Corsicana, TX, or Sweetwater, TX
Decima International · Corsicana, Texas, United States; Sweetwater, Texas, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Decima International's roles stay open a median of 85 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Decima International's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Decima International
- high 71 stale, 1 reposted of 71 open
- Hiring momentum
- 116 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Decima International's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Decima International.
About this role
The Senior Project Estimator at Decima International will be responsible for supporting large-scale greenfield data center projects from preconstruction through construction execution. Daily tasks include independent cost estimating, reviewing proposals, evaluating bid packages, and transitioning into cost management during construction, ensuring effective budget management and cost reporting.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Decima International as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, cost estimating, quantity surveying, cost management, project controls, or cost advisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related technical field
- Full-project estimating experience across multiple disciplines
- Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, telecom, general conditions, escalation, contingency, and allowances
- Experience with large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, EPC, or similarly complex capital projects
- Experience reviewing GC/CM estimates, GMPs, lump-sum proposals, bid packages, subcontractor pricing, vendor quotes, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, markups, and contingency
Nice to have
- Direct experience with greenfield data centers, hyperscale programs, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing projects
- Strong awareness of data center cost drivers, including electrical gear, generators, UPS, switchgear, substations, cooling systems, utilities, telecom/low voltage, commissioning, and long-lead procurement
- Familiarity with AI/HPC infrastructure, high-density racks, liquid cooling, CDUs, chilled water systems, heat rejection, and commissioning
- Experience supporting projects from early estimate validation through GMP establishment, procurement, construction cost management, and final cost reconciliation
- ASPE, AACE, PMP, RICS, or similar certification preferred
Worth weighing
- Position requires on-site work in Corsicana or Sweetwater, Texas
- No mention of salary or specific benefits
- Current US work permit required; no sponsorship available for employment
- Role involves both estimating and cost management, which may require a broad skill set
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Listed by Decima International on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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