Data Center Mechanical Estimator — Remote

Saulsbury; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury is seeking a cost estimator to prepare and own bids for data center projects. You will identify risk, opportunities, and craft a winning strategy while ensuring accuracy of foundations, structural steel, piping, and process equipment estimates.

The role requires experience with mechanical estimating in data centers or related heavy industry and familiarity with estimating software such as MC2. Occasional travel and a collaborative, ethical team player mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with mechanical estimating for data centers or 3-5 years in a mix of Oil & Gas industry experience & data centers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus.
• Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities.
• Construction field experience highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Knowledge of estimating Best Practices.
• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, data center mechanical blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare quantity take-offs, for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment.
• Apply work hour unit rates for each item in the estimate to generate the overall direct work hours.
• Understand the construction equipment requirements.
• Understand the temporary facilities requirement and field non-manual staffing requirements.
• Assist in the solicitation of quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers.
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents.
• Identify special Client or project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements and services.
• Analyze project location and productivity associated with the location.
• Reviews labor costs and applicable licensing requirements.
• Ensure that all bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Facilitate bid review meetings with Business Unit Management, estimating group, and/or business line management to finalize bid.
• Coordinate with other departments during the bid process on proposals.

Skills

Estimating software

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MC2

Job description

Saulsbury is seeking a cost estimator to prepare and own bids for data center projects. You will identify risk, opportunities, and craft a winning strategy while ensuring accuracy of foundations, structural steel, piping, and process equipment estimates.

The role requires experience with mechanical estimating in data centers or related heavy industry and familiarity with estimating software such as MC2. Occasional travel and a collaborative, ethical team player mindset are valued.