Commercial Business Analyst

Title: Commercial Business Analyst-(02844)                                                                                  Location: Houston, TX (Onsite – Richmond Ave)              Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Pay Range: Negotiable
Travel: Up to 25%

Overview
Seeking a Commercial Business Analyst to support cost estimating and commercial strategy development for Data Center projects. This role is responsible for producing accurate, data-driven cost estimates that align with project scope, market benchmarks, and execution models. The Analyst plays a key role in shaping competitive bids through structured pricing and commercial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate and defensible cost estimates for Data Center tenders.
• Maintain and enhance cost databases, benchmarks, and unit-rate build‑ups.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and project teams to validate project assumptions.
• Produce clear pricing models and commercial summaries for proposals.
• Support scenario modeling, risk assessment, and commercial strategy planning.

• Prepare detailed project estimates across materials, labor, equipment, subcontracting, logistics, and indirect costs.
• Convert engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, scope) into quantities and estimate inputs.
• Build and refine unit‑rate libraries and historical cost datasets.
• Work with Supply Chain to gather and validate supplier/subcontractor quotes.
• Develop cost scenarios, sensitivities, and risk‑adjusted pricing options.
• Prepare estimate narratives, basis-of-estimate documents, and pricing appendices.
• Document all assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Support handover to execution teams by sharing structured estimate details.

Required Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in estimating or cost development for large construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of quantity take‑offs, unit‑rate development, and construction methods (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical).
• Proven ability to interpret technical scope and convert it into accurate cost models.
• Experience supporting complex tenders with multiple subcontractor interfaces.
• Data Center estimating experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications
Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying
  OR
• 15+ years of progressive estimating experience

Preferred:

• AACE certifications (CEP, CCP) or MRICS
• Experience with advanced estimating software and data analytics tools

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.