Manager, Estimating

Prime Data Centers; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus program

401k match up to 4%

Employer paid health, dental, vision,

Paid Time Off + Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Manager, Estimating to lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle. You will develop cost databases, maintain unit pricing, and partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate budgets.

You will manage change order reviews, present cost estimates to leadership and customers, mentor a team of estimators, and benchmark costs across sites to identify savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a 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 (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.
• Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate budgets.
• Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction.
• Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and customers.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.
• Benchmark TFO costs across projects and sites to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

ProEst

Sage Estimating

Takeoff software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ProEst

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

company

About Prime Data Centers

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.

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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

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.

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