Data Center Electrical Estimator

Worldwide Mission Critical

Electrical Estimator focused on electrical scopes for data centers. Conducting market research, budgeting, and cost estimation for mission-critical projects.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estimating electrical systems for mission-critical projects, with a strong focus on cost optimization, quantity takeoffs, and collaboration with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing estimating software and analyzing market trends to develop accurate budgets and reports.

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Estimating ExperienceElectrical Systems ExpertiseQuantity TakeoffsEstimating Software ProficiencyCost Optimization

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Hard Skills

EstimatingCost AnalysisBudget DevelopmentQuantity TakeoffsElectrical Drawings InterpretationData Center Electrical ChallengesValue EngineeringCost ReconciliationHistorical Data AnalysisProject Cost Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamOn-Screen TakeoffLiveCountAccubidMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Electrical SystemsMedium-VoltageLow-VoltageCommunicationsFire AlarmMission-Critical ProjectsData CenterConstruction ManagementCost Variance ReportsLong-Lead Items

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct regionally-specific market research on electrical systems, including labor availability for electrical trades, commodity trends for copper, aluminum, conduit, and switchgear, equipment lead times for long-lead items (generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, medium-voltage gear, busway), and other factors affecting costs.
Maintain detailed records of historical project costs, including labor, materials, and equipment.
Analyze historical data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
Develop conceptual budgets for electrical scope elements based on market analysis and project scope.
Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, factoring in project complexity and location.
Generate cost variance reports at major design milestones to track trends, inform stakeholder decisions, and identify value-engineering opportunities.
Lead and support takeoffs using Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, LiveCount or similar tools.
Collaborate with general contractors and trade-partners to reconcile project costs and ensure scope alignment.
Provide support for change order forensics and perform cost reconciliation with trade-partners as needed to verify pricing accuracy.
Conduct thorough constructability reviews focused on electrical, medium-voltage, low-voltage, communications, and fire alarm scopes to identify potential challenges and improvements in design.
Work with project stakeholders to implement value-engineering solutions that optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Participate in GC and trade-partner selection meetings, offering independent input on firm suitability, qualifications, and cost competitiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of estimating experience with a strong emphasis on electrical, medium-voltage, low-voltage, communications, and fire alarm scopes in mission-critical, data center, or other heavy industrial projects.
Proven ability to estimate projects $50M+ in total electrical contract value.
Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for electrical distribution and conduit/feeders, equipment (generators and switchgear, UPS, etc), medium-voltage distribution, site dry utilities, structured cabling/low-voltage, communications, and fire alarm systems.
Proficiency with estimating software (Accubid, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
Solid understanding of data center-specific electrical challenges, including critical power topologies, redundancy concepts, and the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications.
Familiarity with electrical equipment lead times and procurement strategy for long-lead items such as generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and medium-voltage gear.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with the estimating team.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent estimating experience in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Occasional travel to project sites