Data Center Estimator

Insight Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Estimator to manage and execute bids on complex projects. This remote position may require travel to various data centers across the United States, including locations like Kansas City and Austin.

Your responsibilities will include preparing detailed cost estimates, managing scopes of work, and collaborating with operations to ensure project success. Strong negotiation skills and prior estimating experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and executing bids on complex projects.
• Knowledge of estimating and bid processes.
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing from contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids.
• Tracks value creation items and documents in project documentation.
• Collaborates with operations for constructability and coordination reviews.

Job description

Duration: Direct Hire or Contract to Hire

Location: Remote / some travel to additional data centers (Kansas City, Austin, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Portland, or Phoenix, or elsewhere If needed)

Bonus: Yes

Travel: 5-10%

Insight Global is looking for a Data Center Estimator that will review and execute bids on multiple and/or more complex projects. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the estimating and bid process, from review of plans and specifications, to soliciting and negotiating prices from contractors and suppliers.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals for multiple projects.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Collaborates with operations to provide constructability and coordination reviews of project documents.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying thorough understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
• Completes review and execution of bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects including general requirements. Participates in and summarizes bid day activities.