Data Center Electrical Estimator – Onsite in Houston

Quanta Government Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off (PTO) and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is seeking an Estimator for data center construction in a Houston-based onsite role. You will learn and perform electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, study NECA labor units, and apply RS Means labor productivity to estimate labor hours across scopes under supervision.

As part of a Senior Estimator team, you will help develop standardized estimating templates, maintain cost data, and build full project estimates in InEight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Associate’s degree in Construction Technology, or equivalent work experience in a technical construction or estimating role
• 4–5 years of estimating experience on large-scale electrical construction or mission-critical projects
• 3+ years of estimating, project controls, or construction experience on MEP, mission-critical, or comparable electrical construction projects
• Working knowledge of electrical construction means, methods, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and construction specifications
• Prior data center construction estimating experience (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise)
• Experience applying NECA Manual of Labor Units in a structured estimating workflow
• Familiarity with InEight, Accubid, or similar estimating software platforms
• Ability to break down construction scopes, ask the right questions, and follow logical frameworks to support cost development under senior guidance
• Foundational understanding of electrical construction systems and equipment; familiarity with MEP concepts and eagerness to develop data center-specific technical knowledge over time
• Willingness to learn NECA MLU and RS Means labor productivity frameworks under senior direction; coursework or prior experience is a plus
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to storing and retrieving project data; ability to maintain structured databases and records accurately
• Comfortable working within a team environment; engage professionally with preconstruction, engineering, and Op U teams
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu; familiarity with Procore, InEight, Accubid or similar platforms is a plus
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to document work clearly and relay information accurately
• Genuine interest in learning data center construction and growing into an estimator role
• Commitment to accuracy in quantity takeoff, pricing, and scope documentation
• Self-starter who can manage workload and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications for data center projects under the Senior Estimator
• Research and apply NECA MLU and RS Means labor productivities to estimate electrical installation labor hours across scopes
• Develop and maintain standardized estimating templates for data center work with coordinating units
• Research, organize, and apply historical cost data and maintain a structured cost database
• Develop full project estimates in the InEight estimating platform including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Support coordination calls with scheduling, procurement, and project teams and participate in bid efforts
• Review RFPs, drawings, and specs to assist with scope identification and clarifications
• Participate in site visits, scope reviews, and internal bid reviews
• Compile data, populate report templates and prepare summaries for management
• Improve estimating tools, workflows, and data organization practices
• Adhere to standards and procedures; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical estimating

NECA MLU knowledge

RS Means labor productivity

Data center estimating

InEight/Accubid/Procore

Excel proficiency

Bluebeam Revu

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Associate’s degree in Construction Technology

Tools

InEight

Accubid

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is seeking an Estimator for data center construction in a Houston-based onsite role. You will learn and perform electrical quantity takeoffs from drawings, study NECA labor units, and apply RS Means labor productivity to estimate labor hours across scopes under supervision.

As part of a Senior Estimator team, you will help develop standardized estimating templates, maintain cost data, and build full project estimates in InEight.