Electrical Estimator for Data Centers & Critical Facilities

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO 120 hours

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Mesa, AZ is seeking a qualified Electrical Estimator to support electrical construction projects from bid through closeout. This full-time, onsite role focuses on accurate estimates for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and semiconductors.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, manage vendor quotes, update budgets, and collaborate with project teams to align estimates with schedules and costs. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an electrical estimator.
• Hands-on electrical construction experience or a construction management degree.
• Experience supporting mission-critical projects such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, or similar complex environments.
• Proficiency with electrical estimation processes, including quantity takeoffs and use of estimating software.
• Strong conceptual estimating skills with the ability to develop budgets and forecasts from incomplete or early-stage design information.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills to evaluate costs, margins, and pricing strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Excellent human relations skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to review and interpret bid documents, drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for electrical systems.
• Enter quantity takeoff data accurately into estimating software and maintain organized records.
• Solicit, receive, and review quotations from vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive and complete pricing.
• Review current material pricing levels and update estimates to reflect market conditions.
• Analyze and estimate addenda as required, revising proposals and budgets accordingly.
• Visit project sites and/or attend site walk meetings to understand existing conditions and project scope.
• Review bid and construction schedules to align estimates with project timelines and logistical requirements.
• Draft, format, and submit clear, professional proposal documents to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Follow established post‑bid closeout procedures, including documentation, follow‑up, and handoff to project teams.
• Attend weekly estimating team meetings to coordinate efforts, share information, and support team goals.
• Collaborate with project management, construction management, and preconstruction teams as needed to refine estimates and support project planning.
• Perform additional estimating and related duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating software

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Data center experience

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Actalent in Mesa, AZ is seeking a qualified Electrical Estimator to support electrical construction projects from bid through closeout. This full-time, onsite role focuses on accurate estimates for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and semiconductors.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, manage vendor quotes, update budgets, and collaborate with project teams to align estimates with schedules and costs. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.