Senior Electrical Cost Estimator – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

• Create conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed electrical cost estimates and cost plans.

• Prepare and deliver estimate outputs, cost reports, and commercial recommendations to clients and project teams.

• Assist in feasibility studies, budgeting, cost benchmarking, and business case development for data center projects.

• Examine drawings, specifications, and vendor information to generate electrical estimates and quantity takeoffs.

• Oversee procurement tasks, including developing bid packages, contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, leveling, and recommendations.

• Review and confirm subcontractor and vendor pricing for electrical systems and equipment.

• Manage post-contract cost control processes, including change management, forecasting, and cost variance analysis.

• Generate monthly cost reports and present insights to stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Support value engineering efforts and identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding project objectives.

• Collaborate with clients, designers, contractors, and supply chain partners throughout all project phases.

• Mentor junior estimators and cost management professionals.

• Assist in client relationship management and business development initiatives.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be physically located in the United States.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Extensive technical experience in pre-contract, post-contract, and final account cost management.

• Significant electrical estimating experience for data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.

• Strong understanding of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, busway, and power distribution infrastructure.

• Experience in preparing estimates from conceptual to detailed for large and complex construction projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of contractor methods and means, procurement strategies, and construction delivery models.

• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and design documentation to identify scope and pricing risks.

• Exceptional presentation, verbal, written, and client-facing communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related estimating software.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in supporting value management, value engineering, and lifecycle costing initiatives.

• Experience working directly with clients and contributing to business development efforts.

• Significant background in electrical estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or preconstruction services.

• Experience estimating large-scale electrical construction packages and critical power infrastructure is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial projects is strongly preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PQS, MRICS, or similar are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work allowed from within the United States.

• Potential availability of bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Healthy, productive, and flexible work environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.