Data Center Cost Estimator & Budget Specialist

TSP talent; Briarcliff (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking an experienced cost estimator focused on data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will develop accurate budgets, bids, and proposals by reviewing drawings, specs, and project scope.

Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to refine inputs, evaluate vendor quotes, and update cost databases. You will identify cost risks, make assumptions explicit, and help drive value engineering to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data center and mission-critical infrastructure requirements.
• Proficiency interpreting technical documents (drawings and specifications).
• Analytical, detail-oriented approach to creating comprehensive estimates.
• Ability to assess vendor pricing and manage estimating assumptions.
• Effective communication and collaboration across engineering and construction stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and project scope to build budgets, bids, and proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to refine estimate inputs.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and incorporate findings into cost models.
• Identify cost risks, assumptions, and potential gaps in pricing.
• Recommend value-engineering opportunities to optimize project cost and outcomes.
• Maintain and update cost databases to support consistent estimating.

Skills

Data center infra

Drawings interpretation

Analytical estimation

Vendor pricing

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

TSP talent is seeking an experienced cost estimator focused on data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will develop accurate budgets, bids, and proposals by reviewing drawings, specs, and project scope.

Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to refine inputs, evaluate vendor quotes, and update cost databases. You will identify cost risks, make assumptions explicit, and help drive value engineering to optimize outcomes.