Senior Estimator

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Job Summary: Bureau Veritas Mission Critical is a mission critical professional services firm specializing in independent third-party commissioning, QA/QC, operations consulting, and owner’s representative services. The Senior Estimator supports the Americas (United States, Canada, and Latin America) Pricing Director and Proposal Coordination Director in the Data Center space within the Bureau Veritas Mission Critical Business Unit. This role is responsible for developing accurate and competitive pricing, performing detailed cost analyses, reviewing request for proposal requirements, and supporting proposal coordination activities, with an approximate 75% pricing and 25% proposal support focus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Develop detailed estimates and pricing models for mission critical/data center projects, including labor, materials, subcontractor, and other project-related costs. • Analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, technical specifications, and proposal requirements, including Spanish-language RFPs for Latin America opportunities. • Support with pricing exercises, cost modeling, bid analysis, assumptions documentation, and pricing strategy development. • Support with proposal inputs, pricing narratives, schedules, clarifications, and related deliverables. • Review and interpret mechanical and electrical one-line diagrams and other MEP-related documentation to support accurate estimating assumptions. • Prepare, maintain, and update estimating tools, pricing templates, cost databases, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Excel and other company systems. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including operations, sales, proposal, project management, and technical teams, to validate assumptions, scope requirements, and pricing inputs. • Identify potential pricing risks, scope gaps, exclusions, and clarifications and communicate them timely to appropriate stakeholders. • Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality while managing multiple pricing and proposal deadlines. • Use Salesforce, Deltek, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other business systems to support estimating and proposal activities. • Perform other duties as assigned in support of business objectives. 

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Skills The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, pricing assumptions, and proposal-related documentation. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop, maintain, and review pricing models, formulas, and data tables. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Salesforce, and Deltek; Deltek training may be provided as needed. • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical documents, and RFP requirements. • Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and apply basic algebraic concepts. • Ability to speak Portuguese is a bonus. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.  Competency The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully. • Analytical Thinking – Reviews technical and pricing information to develop accurate and supportable estimates. • Attention to Detail – Ensures estimates, assumptions, and proposal inputs are accurate, complete, and aligned with requirements. • Problem Solving – Applies common sense understanding and sound judgment to resolve estimating, pricing, and proposal-related issues. • Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders, customers, and project teams. • Collaboration – Works effectively with pricing, proposal, operations, sales, and technical teams to support business objectives. • Initiative – Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining accountability for deadlines and deliverables. • Adaptability – Adjusts effectively to changing priorities, project requirements, and proposal timelines. • Customer Focus – Understands customer requirements and supports pricing strategies that align with client and business needs. 

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Education, Certifications, and Experience (required) BV_C2_Internal • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or commensurate industry experience related to MEP components. • Five (5) years of experience in the Mission Critical space, specifically related to Data Centers, preferred in lieu of or in addition to degree requirements. • Experience supporting estimating, pricing, proposal development, project controls, construction, commissioning, QA/QC, operations consulting, or owner’s representative services preferred. • General understanding and comprehension of mechanical and electrical one-line diagrams required. • Experience with Salesforce preferred; experience with Deltek preferred, with training acceptable.  Physical and Environmental Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Sitting for long periods: The nature of office work often requires extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer. • Repetitive movements: Tasks such as typing, data entry, spreadsheet modeling, and using a mouse involve repetitive hand and arm movements. • Visual acuity: Ability to review detailed spreadsheets, technical documents, diagrams, and RFP materials on computer screens and printed documents. • Operating standard office equipment: Proficiency with computers, printers, scanners, phones, and other typical office equipment is generally expected. • Occasional lifting and carrying: May occasionally lift and move files, office supplies, or related materials up to 25 pounds. • Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an indoor office or remote office environment with standard climate control; noise levels are generally low to moderate. • Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or skills required. 

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Travel Requirements • Occasional travel may be required to support business, customer, proposal, or project-related needs within the Americas region.