Hyperscale Infrastructure Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• At E2 Optics, safety is our foremost Core Value. All team members are required to adhere to safe work practices as well as comply with both company and client safety policies and procedures.

• Adhere to safe work practices and the safety policies of both the company and client worksites.

• Advocate for our Core Values to cultivate and protect a family-oriented culture.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for projects.

• Grasp and oversee the work program to ensure that estimates are finalized before deadlines.

• Execute field take-offs/evaluations for the purpose of estimate preparation.

• Review various project documents for accuracy and consistency.

• Engage in the estimate review process with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and comprehending the basis of cost estimates.

• Aid in the preparation and submission of change orders.

• Follow up upon project completion to finalize any outstanding issues in the estimating process.

• Conduct thorough analysis of contract documents and specifications for medium to large hard bid/lump sum projects to ascertain overall project requirements.

• Take responsibility for medium to large estimates or a component of larger estimates, being accountable for that specific work scope.

• Finalize the cost estimate by incorporating all labor, equipment, material data, pricing documentation, overhead, and profit margins, resulting in a complete bid submission.

• Identify associated risk factors, including monitoring published addenda that may impact the original project scope.

• Perform a comprehensive quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials, capturing trade scopes and identifying gaps or missing information.

• Collaborate with the sales development and project management teams to formulate site logistics, scheduling, and execution plans.

• Review current pricing for materials and construction equipment to ensure bid validity and address price escalation in alignment with project needs.

• Assist or lead in preparing final bid documents for submission to clients to meet contract deadlines.

• Support estimating activities across multiple office locations.

• Maintain data within E2 systems.

• Read and interpret blueprints.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is highly preferred; relevant education and experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.

• RCDD certification is mandatory.

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in estimating large scale HYPERSCALE data center projects, including mission-critical data centers and colocation facilities.

• Experience in the Structured Cabling/Low Voltage industry is required.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam is REQUIRED.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM360 is preferred.

• A proven understanding of the nuances involved in the Hyperscale market, including the differences in design among major hyperscale customer infrastructure platforms, is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

• Demonstrated ability to design, engineer, estimate, and create both written and graphic representations of the company's proposed solutions using the software tools provided.

• Capable of multitasking and meeting stringent deadlines.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in teams and build confidence among colleagues.

• Solid, proven estimating skills and a comprehensive understanding of conceptual estimating.

• Capability to independently generate accurate, detailed, and complete estimates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• BICSI Training Facilities.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.