Data Center Electrical Estimator & Cost Planner

Gleeds; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our Data Center team, delivering detailed electrical estimates for large‑scale, mission‑critical projects nationwide. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, developing quantity take‑offs, and preparing estimates at design through procurement stages, with cost management support across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical estimating, strong knowledge of electrical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical estimating, cost management, or related construction discipline.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, labor, and costs.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for data center and mission-critical projects from early design through procurement and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other project documentation to develop accurate and comprehensive estimates.
• Develop detailed quantity take-offs for electrical systems, equipment, materials, and labor.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates at various stages of project development.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations and provide recommendations based on scope, pricing, and market conditions.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and historical cost information.
• Identify cost risks, exclusions, assumptions, and opportunities within estimates.
• Work closely with Cost Managers, Project Managers, designers, contractors, and clients to validate project scope and costs.
• Support value engineering exercises and provide cost-saving recommendations without compromising project requirements.
• Assist with bid evaluations, procurement strategies, and tender analysis.
• Monitor changes in design and scope and assess their impact on project costs.
• Support the preparation of cost reports, budget updates, and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of current electrical construction market conditions, labor rates, material pricing, and supply chain trends.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multiple estimates

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Gleeds in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our Data Center team, delivering detailed electrical estimates for large‑scale, mission‑critical projects nationwide. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, developing quantity take‑offs, and preparing estimates at design through procurement stages, with cost management support across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical estimating, strong knowledge of electrical