Data Center Lead Estimator (CSA)

Linesight; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Data Center Lead Estimator in Des Moines, Iowa. You will lead diverse teams, building strong relationships with clients and contractors while steering the estimating processes through project construction.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of estimating experience, particularly in the data center sector. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as a passion for team leadership and development.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of estimating experience, particularly in the data center sector.
• Ability to manage estimating processes and mentor teams.
• Strong business development and client representation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating through construction stages while managing client relationships.
• Implement robust estimating processes for the team.
• Analyze contractor bids and develop benchmarking strategies.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Business development skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Data Center Lead Estimator (CSA) at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage of the projects by managing relationships with the project team, general contractors and the client.
• Develop and implement robust processes and systems for the estimating team.
• Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure they are sufficient to carry out the work within agreed timeframes.
• Own the external contractor bid analysis process.
• Develop a benchmarking strategy for each industry and incorporate the relevant data into estimates for clients.
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables, ensuring appropriate quality controls are conducted and completed within agreed timeframes.
• Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis when required.

Qualifications

• Have grown your experience in estimating over 15 years with experience in the data center sector or similar.
• Are proficient across all stages of estimating, peer reviews, project benchmarking within highly technical facilities.
• Have a passion for building an estimating team, providing guidance and encouragement to your employees to successfully achieve deliverables.
• Have excellent business development and negotiation skills with the ability to expertly represent clients with contractors.
• Are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application.