Electrical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction (Anticipated Opening)

Requirements

• Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates for data center projects, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, busway, grounding, and lighting.
• Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models, including conduit, cable, busway systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated infrastructure.
• Develop accurate labor, material, and equipment pricing models aligned with project budgets, delivery strategies, and market conditions.
• Maintain historical cost data, benchmarking tools, and estimating assumptions to support future projects.
• Review and analyze electrical contractor and subcontractor bids, identifying scope gaps, cost risks, and value improvement opportunities.
• Support value engineering and design optioneering, assessing alternative materials, system layouts, and installation methods while maintaining redundancy and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to inform electrical system decisions based on cost, constructability, schedule, and procurement impacts.
• Identify and assess risks related to long-lead electrical equipment, labor availability, and market volatility.
• Account for regional cost variations across U.S. markets, including labor rates, logistics, permitting requirements, and utility infrastructure impacts.
• Support estimating for high-capacity power infrastructure, including substations, utility tie-ins, and campus-wide electrical distribution.
• Contribute to standardized data center designs and repeatable delivery models to improve cost predictability and speed to market.
• Ensure electrical estimates align with applicable codes, safety standards, sustainability objectives, and energy efficiency requirements.
• Prepare clear, well-documented estimating deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in cost reviews, procurement discussions, and commercial strategy sessions.
• Support change management by evaluating electrical scope changes and associated cost impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide estimating handover documentation to construction teams to support execution consistency.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities