Senior Data Center Project Estimating & Engineering Leader

EnerSys; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to lead design services and project estimating for construction and major improvements to critical infrastructure elements. The role focuses on repeatable processes, accurate cost modeling, and strong client outcomes.

You will develop pricing strategies, oversee estimating tools, mentor staff, and collaborate with service operations and sales leadership to ensure robust bids and cost control across data center and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work/military experience.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in a Project Management, Estimating, Electrical Design & Construction Program Management
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership position.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in DC Power and infrastructure Engineering experience in a Telco Carrier Central Office or equivalent Broadband Headend or Hub environment.
• Three years’ experience in Customer relationship management preferred.
• Experience understanding system requirements and interfaces, defining system architecture, and working with customers to create, clarify, and review requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design engineering and estimating processes and work management structures that are repeatable, scalable, and support positive client outcomes.
• Ensure Estimators use best practices, standards, and procedures to determine the cost of a service or product.
• Manage, coach, and develop estimating resources to ensure tracking and delivery of project estimates in an accurate and consistent manner.
• Develop and implement strategic pricing methodology in collaboration with Service Operations and Sales leadership.
• Develop, implement, manage & maintain estimating tools
• Collaborate with internal resources to ensure the most current cost structure is maintained.
• Develop and maintain cost history on all project scopes.
• Advise and assist in identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies for project bids.
• Lead creation of detailed installation specifications that meet client standards and requirements.
• Is a Subject Matter Expert on client playbooks.
• Develop procedure to ensure only the current versions of client playbooks and requirements are referenced.
• Analyze standards, construction drawings, project plans, and site survey data to gain a thorough understanding of projects.
• Review Project bids and estimates accuracy and cost discrepancies.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm necessary take-offs.
• Interface with clients on bid-walks and via conference calls.
• Present technical and complex information in a simplified manner to different stakeholders.
• Drive a positive work environment by providing leadership, direction, mentorship and motivation to team members.
• Grow, develop, and lead a winning team through effective performance management, hiring, training, and retention.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

MS Excel

Presentation skills

Cost estimation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering (or related)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EnerSys is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to lead design services and project estimating for construction and major improvements to critical infrastructure elements. The role focuses on repeatable processes, accurate cost modeling, and strong client outcomes.

You will develop pricing strategies, oversee estimating tools, mentor staff, and collaborate with service operations and sales leadership to ensure robust bids and cost control across data center and industrial projects.