Manager, Estimating

Prime Data Centers Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle, from conceptual budgeting through GMP. You will maintain cost data for recurring TFO scopes and collaborate with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

You will lead a team of estimators, develop cost databases, and benchmark costs to identify savings. This role requires strong leadership and deep experience in data center construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of estimating experience, ideally in data center or mission-critical construction.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff.

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 (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 customers where appropriate.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.
• Benchmark TFO costs across projects to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

ProEst

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

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)

• 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

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.