Senior Estimator – Data Center Building Automation

Job description

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:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: yncc8sue6w88zkcew9rq4nxwne@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy.

You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along.

WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations