Project Estimator – Telecom, Data Center

Blue Signal Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced estimator in the Washington DC-Baltimore area to lead estimating efforts for structured cabling and data center infrastructure projects. This role requires a strong understanding of fiber and copper systems, as well as advanced Excel skills for building detailed project budgets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in telecom estimating, and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams and leadership. This hybrid position offers a collaborative environment and strong visibility in high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in telecom or structured cabling estimating.
• Strong background in fiber and copper infrastructure projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively during the bid process.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-scope estimating efforts for structured cabling projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates using advanced spreadsheet models.
• Translate specifications into labor and material assumptions.

Skills

Telecom estimating

Structured cabling

Fiber infrastructure

Advanced Excel

Takeoff software (Bluebeam)

Job description

Hybrid in Washington DC-Baltimore area

An established communications infrastructure firm is expanding its presence across one of the country’s most active mission critical and commercial construction corridors. This is a high impact opportunity for an experienced estimator who enjoys building smart, competitive project budgets and helping a growing team win the right work. The role offers strong visibility, a collaborative environment, and the chance to support complex fiber and copper infrastructure projects tied to data centers, commercial facilities, public sector sites, and other high demand environments.

What You Will Do

• Lead full-scope estimating efforts for structured cabling and data center infrastructure projects, building pricing models that support profitable delivery from award through handoff.
• Use advanced spreadsheet models and takeoff tools to prepare detailed estimates for projects ranging from smaller service-driven scopes to complex multimillion dollar builds.
• Translate drawings, specifications, and field considerations into labor, material, and risk assumptions for fiber, copper, pathways, racks, grounding, and related systems.
• Organize estimates by phase, location, or work package so operations teams can move quickly into purchasing, staffing, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Partner with operations, project leadership, and field stakeholders to identify scope gaps, value engineering options, and long lead procurement concerns before bid submission.
• Help strengthen estimating resources, pricing logic, and historical cost tracking to improve consistency and speed across future pursuits.
• Contribute to a growing regional practice that supports mission critical facilities, commercial campuses, public sector environments, and other high demand communications projects.

What We Are Looking For

• 5 or more years of experience in telecom, low voltage, or structured cabling estimating.
• Strong background supporting fiber and copper infrastructure projects, ideally including data center work.
• Advanced Excel skills, with confidence using detailed and customized estimating spreadsheets.
• Experience reviewing plans and specifications and converting them into practical bid strategy.
• Solid understanding of labor productivity, construction sequencing, material flow, and field execution realities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operations, field teams, and leadership throughout the bid process.
• Experience with takeoff software such as Bluebeam is highly valued.
• Candidates with field exposure, project management experience, or RCDD credentials will be especially well positioned for success in this role.