Data Center Estimator: MEP and Tender Expert

Experts Group International; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International is seeking an experienced Estimator to support pricing and tendering of complex data centre projects in the United States. You will review drawings, specifications, and tender docs, price MEP packages, and engage with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver competitive estimates.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, a background in data centres or mission-critical environments, and proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in construction, engineering, or MEP sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of critical power and cooling systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for data centre projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender docs.
• Price mechanical, electrical, and building services packages.
• Assess costs for critical power, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, fire protection.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns, and pricing schedules.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Support tender reviews, negotiations, and commercial handovers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Building services knowledge

Data centre/mission-critical project

Power and cooling systems knowledge

Interpreting drawings & specs

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Excel & estimating software

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Building Services degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Experts Group International is seeking an experienced Estimator to support pricing and tendering of complex data centre projects in the United States. You will review drawings, specifications, and tender docs, price MEP packages, and engage with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver competitive estimates.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, a background in data centres or mission-critical environments, and proficiency with estimating software and Excel.