Remote Data Center Estimator - BOM & Costing

Black Box; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box Network Services is seeking an Estimator – Data Center Operations to support cost estimates for data center infrastructure projects. This role collaborates with project managers, engineers, procurement and vendors to ensure accurate estimates that drive profitable project delivery. The position is exempt and direct-hire, with remote work in the U.S.

and periodic travel to Plano HQ. Candidates should have 5+ years in estimating or related data center construction and strong

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years in estimating, project coordination, or data center construction
• Knowledge of Division 27 construction specifications in ISP environments
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, or cabling systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, BOMs, and labor projections for data center projects
• Interpret blueprints, specs, and scope documents to determine project requirements
• Collaborate with project engineers, field operations, and procurement to validate quantities, rates, and quotes
• Perform take-offs for structured cabling, electrical, and mechanical systems in data centers
• Support bid preparation and submission for RFPs and client proposals
• Update and maintain historical cost data, unit pricing, and vendor rate databases
• Assist with change order analysis and cost impacts
• Ensure estimates comply with company standards, safety requirements, and client expectations
• Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gather technical details
• Contribute to process improvements to increase estimating accuracy and efficiency

Skills

Estimating

Project coordination

Data center construction

Excel

Bluebeam

BOMs

Take-offs

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Trimble

Accubid

PlanSwift

Job description

Black Box Network Services is seeking an Estimator – Data Center Operations to support cost estimates for data center infrastructure projects. This role collaborates with project managers, engineers, procurement and vendors to ensure accurate estimates that drive profitable project delivery. The position is exempt and direct-hire, with remote work in the U.S.

and periodic travel to Plano HQ. Candidates should have 5+ years in estimating or related data center construction and strong