Data Center Estimating Manager – Budget & Cost Leadership

Prime Data Centers Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle, from conceptual budgeting through GMP. You will maintain cost data for recurring TFO scopes and collaborate with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

You will lead a team of estimators, develop cost databases, and benchmark costs to identify savings. This role requires strong leadership and deep experience in data center construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience, ideally in data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff.

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, structured cabling, and whips).
• Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate project budgets.
• Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction.
• Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and customers where appropriate.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.
• Benchmark TFO costs across projects to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

ProEst

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle, from conceptual budgeting through GMP. You will maintain cost data for recurring TFO scopes and collaborate with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

You will lead a team of estimators, develop cost databases, and benchmark costs to identify savings. This role requires strong leadership and deep experience in data center construction.