Senior E&I Estimator – Data Center Projects (Remote)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Estimator for major data center projects. Remote work possible with travel to project sites as needed.

Role emphasizes conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates, with strong emphasis on NEC/IEEE standards and large-scale electrical systems. Ideal candidate has 7+ years in E&I estimating, hyperscale data center or large EPC project experience, and proficiency with leading estimating tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years electrical/Instrumentation estimating experience.
• Experience estimating hyperscale data centers or large industrial EPC projects.
• Experience with estimates over $25 million.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards and industrial practices.
• Advanced quantity takeoff and blueprint interpretation.
• Strong skills in electrical systems, controls, grounding, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates for E&I construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for LV/HV systems and related components.
• Develop labor estimates using productivity factors.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare material, equipment, indirect cost, general conditions, and site logistics estimates.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency recommendations.
• Participate in value engineering, pre-bid meetings, and bid clarifications.
• Coordinate with operations, PM, engineering, procurement, vendors, and subs.
• Support change order pricing during project execution.
• Maintain historical estimating data per company/client requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Coordination

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Estimator for major data center projects. Remote work possible with travel to project sites as needed.

Role emphasizes conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates, with strong emphasis on NEC/IEEE standards and large-scale electrical systems. Ideal candidate has 7+ years in E&I estimating, hyperscale data center or large EPC project experience, and proficiency with leading estimating tools.