--- title: 'Senior Project Estimator (Data Center Preconstruction) - Corsicana, TX, or Sweetwater, TX at Decima International' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-estimator-data-center-preconstruction-corsicana-tx-or-sweetwater-bkw8fchfmkw2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Project Estimator (Data Center Preconstruction) - Corsicana, TX, or Sweetwater, TX at Decima International - **Company:** Decima International - **Location:** Corsicana Texas, United States / Sweetwater Texas, United States - **Posted:** 2026-06-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/decimainternational/jobs/4690952006 ## Job description Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. We are seeking a Senior Project Estimator / Cost Manager to support large-scale greenfield data center projects from preconstruction through construction execution. The role will initially focus on independent cost estimating, GC/CM estimate reconciliation, GMP/lump-sum proposal review, Schedule of Values review, value engineering, and budget validation. As the project moves into construction, this position will transition into owner-side cost management, supporting pay application review, change order evaluation, cost reporting, contingency tracking, cash flow forecasting, and estimate-at-completion updates. This is not an estimating-only role. The successful candidate must be able to help establish the project budget, challenge GC/CM pricing and assumptions, and protect the Owner’s capital through execution. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Review and validate full project budgets across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, telecom/low voltage, general conditions, indirect costs, escalation, contingency, allowances, fees, markups, and soft-cost interfaces. - Prepare independent estimates at SD, DD, and 100% CD stages. - Reconcile independent estimates against GC/CM estimates and identify scope, pricing, quantity, escalation, contingency, assumption, and risk variances. - Review GMP and lump-sum proposals, including assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, allowances, unit prices, general conditions, fees, insurance, bonds, and markups. - Review Schedule of Values for completeness, reasonableness, alignment with scope, and front-loading risk. - Evaluate bid packages, subcontractor pricing, vendor quotes, and GC/CM estimate submissions for completeness and cost reasonableness. - Identify scope gaps, pricing risks, estimate assumptions, long-lead cost drivers, escalation exposure, contingency needs, and budget impacts. - Support value engineering and track accepted/rejected VE items against budget, scope, and project objectives. - Prepare Basis of Estimate documentation, estimate summaries, variance reports, reconciliation logs, cost driver analysis, and executive-level presentations. - Transition into construction-phase cost management, including pay application review, change order review, cost reporting, contingency tracking, cash flow forecasting, and EAC updates. - Support monthly cost reviews with the Owner, GC/CM, project management, procurement, scheduling, and commercial teams. - Support closeout cost reconciliation, including final change orders, allowance reconciliation, retention release, shared savings, and final cost reporting. ## QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications - 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, not only one trade or specialty scope. - 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. - Ability to identify scope gaps, pricing risks, cost drivers, estimate assumptions, and budget exposure. - Ability to transition from preconstruction estimating into construction-phase cost management. - Experience with pay application review, change order evaluation, cost reporting, contingency tracking, cash flow forecasting, and EAC development. - Strong client-facing communication and executive-ready reporting skills. - Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and estimating tools such as CostX, WinEst, Trimble, Accubid, or similar platforms. ## Preferred Qualifications - 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. ## POSITION DETAILS - Primary Location (On-site): Corsicana or Sweetwater, Texas, United States - Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours - Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment, including H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer. ## PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS - Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Bluebeam Revu for takeoffs, drawing review, and markups - CostX, WinEst, Trimble, Accubid, or similar estimating platforms - Power BI or Tableau preferred Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. ## About Decima International ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Decima International is a global professional services company providing integrated project management solutions, specializing in mission-critical facilities like hyperscale data centers and healthcare facilities. - **Entity Type**: Private (Founded in 2018) - **Headquarters**: Allen, Texas, United States (with regional offices in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia) [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - **Founded**: 2018 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) - **Founders**: Alaaeldin El Hadary (Co-Founder & CEO) and Amro Elhadary (Co-Founder) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Construction & Project Management, with a specific focus on mission-critical facilities (data centers, healthcare) - **Target Customers**: Developers, operators, and investors in the data center and mission-critical construction space; clients in NAM, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) - **Mission/Purpose**: To help clients achieve their project goals through innovative, efficient, and high-quality project delivery, acting as a true partner built on trust and transparency [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) ## Products & Services - **Capital Program Advisory & Management**: Strategic oversight for large-scale capital programs. - **Program Governance**: Project controls, schedule management, cost management, and earned value management. - **Design Management**: Overseeing the design phase of complex construction projects. - **Procurement & Contract Administration**: Managing vendor selection and contract lifecycle. - **Construction Management**: On-site management to ensure projects are built on time and within budget. - **Performance Assurance**: Quality and performance monitoring throughout project delivery [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - **Risk Management**: Early identification and mitigation of project risks [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Headcount of 29 employees as of early 2026, with a significant growth trajectory (+38.5% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The firm partners with "leading developers, operators, and investors" [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth, recent expansion of global footprint with strategic hubs in KSA, UAE, and Egypt (announced Feb 2026), and a surge in job postings (+30.8% monthly increase) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). ## Competitive Advantages - **Mission-Critical Specialization**: Deep expertise in hyperscale data centers and complex healthcare facilities, which require high precision and reliability. - **Global Reach with Local Expertise**: Proven track record delivering projects from $5M to $6B across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). - **Hands-On, Partnership Approach**: Emphasizes a collaborative, proactive, and tailored approach to each client engagement, differentiating from more standardized project management firms [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic Expansion**: Actively building out its presence in the Middle East & North Africa (KSA, UAE, Egypt) to serve a growing client base [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Data Center Growth**: Specifically targeting the "AI-ready" data center infrastructure market, focusing on power systems for high-performance GPUs and liquid cooling solutions [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across the US (Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania) and MENA region for roles like Senior Construction Project Managers, Estimators, and QA Inspectors [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). ## Why Work Here - **Company Culture**: Described as proactive, responsive, and collaborative. The firm values strong fundamentals and a partnership ethos [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). *However, current employee reviews on LinkedIn rate the company at 2.6/5.0, with low scores for Work-Life Balance (2.2), Compensation (2.2), and Culture (2.2)* [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Work Model**: The vast majority of positions are listed as **On-site** (e.g., Dallas, Detroit, Corsicana, Floydada), with no remote roles currently posted. Locations span the US and MENA region [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl). - **Growth Opportunity**: Joining a rapidly expanding firm (high headcount growth, new offices) offers potential for career advancement in high-stakes project management. The company notes it manages projects ranging from $5M to $6B. - **Team**: A lean team of ~29 people with a high proportion of senior-level staff, allowing for direct exposure to leadership and complex projects. Founders are actively involved in the company [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/). ## Sources 1. [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/) - Official Site, Locations, and Description 2. [decimaintl.com](https://decimaintl.com/about/) - About Page, Story, Vision, and Values 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decima-intl) - Company LinkedIn Profile, Headcount, Growth Data, Job Postings, and Reviews 4. 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