Data Center Estimator (On-Site) – Build Critical Projects

Objective Partners; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Partners is seeking a Data Center Estimator in Paramus, NJ, on site. The role develops complete project estimates for data center infrastructure, including labor, materials, BOMs, and scopes of work.

You will review drawings and customer requirements, conduct site surveys, and collaborate with PMs, sales, and operations for accurate pricing. Candidates should have hands-on data center experience and strong Excel/estimating tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience installing or estimating data center infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
• Experience with ladder rack, cable tray, wire basket, strut/channel systems, server cabinets, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, Visio layouts, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of labor estimating, material takeoffs, and bills of materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam, SAP, and Visio is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry estimating resources such as RSMeans, NECA, or similar is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate labor and material estimates for data center infrastructure projects.
• Develop bills of materials (BOMs), material takeoffs, and detailed scopes of work.
• Review drawings, layouts, and customer requirements to build complete project estimates.
• Conduct site surveys and gather project information as needed.
• Work closely with project managers, sales, and operations to ensure accurate project pricing.
• Proofread estimates for accuracy before submission.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other internal estimating tools to prepare proposals.

Skills

Data center infra

Structured cabling

Fiber optic cabling

Copper cabling

Drawings interpretation

Labor estimating

BOMs

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

SAP

Visio

Word

Outlook

Job description

Objective Partners is seeking a Data Center Estimator in Paramus, NJ, on site. The role develops complete project estimates for data center infrastructure, including labor, materials, BOMs, and scopes of work.

You will review drawings and customer requirements, conduct site surveys, and collaborate with PMs, sales, and operations for accurate pricing. Candidates should have hands-on data center experience and strong Excel/estimating tool proficiency.