Manager, Estimating

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus program

Fully vested 401k with employer match

100% employer-paid premiums (medical,…

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Estimating to lead cost estimation for tenant fit-out scopes from concept through GMP. You will build and maintain cost databases, collaborate with Pre-Construction, Design and Procurement to validate budgets, and guide change-order cost analysis throughout construction.

You will present estimates to leadership and customers, while mentoring a team of estimators and benchmarking costs across projects to uncover savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience, ideally within data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff).
• People management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from conceptual through final GMP.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes, such as rack installations, PDUs, structured cabling, and whips.
• Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate project budgets.
• Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction.
• Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and, where appropriate, to customers.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.

Skills

Estimating

Cost databases

Budgeting

Leadership

Cost drivers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ProEst

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

About the role

The Manager, Estimating leads cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle, from conceptual budgeting through final guaranteed maximum price (GMP). This role maintains cost data for recurring TFO scopes and partners closely with Pre-Construction and Design to validate budgets.

What you’ll do

• Lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from conceptual through final GMP
• Develop and maintain cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes, such as rack installations, PDUs, structured cabling, and whips
• Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate project budgets
• Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction
• Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and, where appropriate, to customers
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators
• Benchmark TFO costs across projects and sites to identify savings opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of estimating experience, ideally within data center or mission-critical construction
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff)
• People management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.