Data Center Estimating Manager

Prime Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401k with employer match

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers in Dallas seeks a Manager, Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from concept to GMP. You will develop cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes, and partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

Lead a team of estimators and benchmark costs across projects to identify savings opportunities while presenting estimates to leadership and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience, preferably in data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff).
• People management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from conceptual through final GMP.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes (rack installations, PDUs, cabling, whips).
• Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate budgets.
• Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction.
• Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and customers as appropriate.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.
• Benchmark TFO costs across projects and sites to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ProEst

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Prime Data Centers in Dallas seeks a Manager, Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from concept to GMP. You will develop cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes, and partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

Lead a team of estimators and benchmark costs across projects to identify savings opportunities while presenting estimates to leadership and customers as needed.