Senior Electrical Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Lead comprehensive electrical cost estimates for hyperscale data center initiatives.

• Supervise electrical quantity takeoffs derived from drawings, specifications, and BIM models.

• Create, validate, and critically assess labor, material, and equipment pricing models.

• Preserve historical cost data, benchmarks, and estimating standards.

• Review and standardize bids from electrical contractors and subcontractors.

• Drive value engineering and design optioneering initiatives.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction leaders on cost, constructability, schedule, and risk factors.

• Manage risks associated with long-lead equipment, supply chain issues, labor availability, and market volatility.

• Consider regional cost variations across U.S. markets.

• Assist in estimating for utility tie-ins, substations, and campus-wide electrical distribution.

• Contribute to the development of standardized data center designs and replicable delivery models.

• Ensure estimates comply with codes, safety standards, sustainability, and energy-efficiency requirements.

• Prepare estimating documents and present outcomes to stakeholders.

• Engage in cost reviews, procurement discussions, funding approvals, and commercial strategy meetings.

• Evaluate electrical scope modifications and their cost implications throughout design and construction phases.

• Supply estimating handover materials to construction teams.

• Mentor junior estimators and help enhance estimating best practices.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience in electrical estimating.

• Preferred experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Canadian data center experience is a plus.

• Advanced technical understanding of power distribution systems, backup generation, UPS systems, electrical codes, and labor productivity.

• Experience in estimating high-density and hyperscale electrical systems is highly desirable.

• Proficient with Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar estimating and takeoff software.

• Strong familiarity with interpreting BIM-based information.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

• Capable of clearly articulating cost drivers, assumptions, and risks.

• Ability to work independently and lead in a collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment.

• Must be physically located in the United States.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work allowed from within the United States.

• Potential for bonuses in addition to base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

• Healthy, productive, and flexible work environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Opportunity to influence change and contribute your voice.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Equal opportunity employer.