Develop comprehensive cost estimates for all CSA packages, including:
- Earthworks and site development
- Substructure and superstructure
- Architectural finishes
- Building envelope (facades, roofing, partitions)
- Roads, pavements, and external works
Prepare estimates at Concept, Schematic, Design Development, and IFC stages.
Benchmark costs against regional and local data center or industrial facility builds.
Perform or supervise detailed quantity take-offs based on drawings, BIM models, and specifications.
Validate completeness and accuracy of contractor BOQs.
Identify CSA scope gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies across design stages.
Maintain updated CSA cost databases, including:
Material costs (concrete, steel, rebar, cladding, finishes)
Labor rates and productivity norms specific to the Philippines
Equipment and mobilization cost
Monitor market fluctuations affecting structural steel, concrete, aggregates, and architectural materials.
Prepare CSA bid packages, pricing schedules, and tender instructions.
Support tender evaluations through:
- Bid leveling
- Clarifications
- Value engineering options
- Assessment of constructability impacts
Provide detailed descriptions of cost variances and recommendations for award.
Analyze cost impacts of design revisions, RFI responses, and scope changes.
Support change order reviews by verifying quantities, productivity, and unit rates.
Coordinate with project controls to maintain alignment with approved budgets.
Present CSA cost updates to project leadership and clients.
Work closely with design managers, structural engineers, architects, and procurement teams.
Lead discussions on cost risks, mitigation strategies, and alternative solutions.

Estimating Lead CSA - Data Center

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