Estimating Manager, ICT & Data Center Projects Leader

Instrata Technologies, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata Technologies, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team for ICT and data center construction projects, including structured copper and fiber cabling, data center infrastructure, and related low voltage systems.

This role oversees bid calendars, reviews and approves estimates, mentors staff, and collaborates with sales and operations to win strategic work and set projects up for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' estimating experience in the ICT and/or data center industry, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) certification (e.g., RCDD) preferred.
• Experience with security, audio/visual, or fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Proven track record of preparing and winning ICT and/or data center bids of significant size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor Estimators, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
• Manage the bid calendar and assign opportunities based on project type, complexity, and estimator capacity to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Review estimates and proposals for accuracy, completeness, scope, pricing, and risk before submission.
• Approve bids within established authority and review bids above the set threshold with the Vice President of Estimating.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for large, complex, or strategic projects.
• Participate in go/no-go bid decisions with the Vice President of Estimating and sales leadership.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized estimating procedures, templates, labor units, and pricing databases.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and subcontractors, and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
• Oversee the RFI process and ensure consistent client follow-up on pending proposals.
• Review contract documents, terms, and conditions for scope, risk, and exclusions, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, and operations on scope clarification, value engineering, and project turnover after award.
• Lead or attend project kick-off meetings to ensure the estimate, scope, and assumptions are clearly communicated to operations.
• Analyze bid results, win rates, and estimated-versus-actual job costs, and use the findings to improve estimate accuracy.
• Track and report estimating metrics such as bid volume, win rate, turnaround time, and backlog to the Vice President of Estimating.
• Evaluate and recommend estimating software, tools, and process improvements.

Skills

Estimating ICT

Leadership

Excel

MS Project

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Smartsheet

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, or related field

2+ years supervisory experience in estimating

BICSI certification (e.g., RCDD) preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Instrata Technologies, LLC is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team for ICT and data center construction projects, including structured copper and fiber cabling, data center infrastructure, and related low voltage systems.

This role oversees bid calendars, reviews and approves estimates, mentors staff, and collaborates with sales and operations to win strategic work and set projects up for success.