Senior Estimator – Data Center Building Automation

Senior Estimator Data Center Building Automation
This opportunity is with a leading provider of turnkey data center design / build services specializing in mission-critical infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and colocation environments. The firm provides design-build modernization and integration services across large-scale programs that power the digital economy / HPC / AI. This career-growth opportunity offers exciting projects with cutting-edge technology and competitive compensation and benefits.

We are seeking a Senior Controls Estimator with deep expertise in building automation industrial controls and/or electrical infrastructure for mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will lead the estimation and proposal lifecycle for high-value automation SCADA or power-monitoring scopes and will coordinate closely with engineering BD and operations teams. Candidates should have experience estimating for Automation Projects for up to 250MW and for budgets from 50-150MM per project site. Candidates should be detail-oriented analytical and comfortable with client-facing responsibilities. This is a strategic role for someone excited to drive estimation excellence and influence multi-million-dollar data center builds.

Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate and timely construction estimates across electrical mechanical automation (DDC PLC SCADA BAS EPMS DCIM etc.)
• Own the entire estimating lifecycle from RFP review scope analysis cost modeling to proposal packaging for jobs from 25MM to 150MM
• Identify and recommend value engineering alternatives and cost-saving measures
• Collaborate with internal and external teams including engineering operations and business development
• Lead competitive bid efforts and proposal submissions
• Implement new Bid management tools for qualifying trade partners and for soliciting subcontractor pricing
• Partner with vendors partners and subs to gain preferred pricing
• Conduct scope reviews pre-bid meetings and client interviews
• Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and design narratives
• Develop and maintain estimating tools templates and historical data archives in addition to developing Power BI Dashboards for tracking
• Publish regular KPI reports (bid volume forecasts vs. actual)
• Leverage Co-pilot AI workflows / tools to streamline estimating efforts
• Review and validate estimates from junior estimators or subcontractors
• Ensure smooth hand-off of estimates to project and field teams staying on as an advisor when necessary
• Track and analyze market trends supplier pricing and labor rates
• Mentor junior estimators and support internal process improvements across the department
• Work with Business Development teams by building relationships with clients contractors and Precon teams and converting budgets into executable contracts through budgeting exercises and formal RFP iterations
• Interface directly with clients subcontractors and suppliers as needed
• Issue RFQs bids and negotiate T&Cs for material vendors and subcontractors
• Evaluate and improve precon processes and tools to improve speed accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain OEM and vendor pricing lists and agreements and negotiate pricing

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience estimating large-scale building automation industrial controls or electrical infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of DDC - Distech Honeywell; PLC - Rockwell Schneider Controllogix; SCADA - Tridium Niagara Ignition etc BAS or Critical Power and HVAC Systems
• Demonstrated experience estimating large complex projects ($10$150MM) particularly in mission-critical environments
• Deep cost knowledge of labor materials
• Analyze market trends and apply cost data effectively subs and major automation platforms
• Proven background with competitive bid execution and proposal development
• Experience with estimating software Accubid Anywhere LiveCount ConEst McCormick Bluebeam Procore Power BI Excel (pivot tables lookups formulas) and related tools
• Familiarity with code requirements and electrical engineering fundamentals (e.g. voltage drop conduit fill derating etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to clients and simplify complex technical content
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clients vendors partners and internal teams
• Strong negotiation skills particularly in dealing with vendors and subcontractors
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Skilled at using MS Office (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint Teams Sharepoint) along with organizational skills and file management exp
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows optimize operational processes and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to travel up to 20-50% for site visits walkthroughs or client meetings (typically planned)
• Previous experience in the Data Center / Mission Critical industry is a must
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes EMN ETN MMNs Seabees; Army Power Generation; Air Force Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime Coast Guard Army National Guard etc.)

Submittal Instructions:
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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance a 401(k) plan
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