Senior Fiber Estimator for Hyperscale Data Centers

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus (select positions)

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Senior Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for low-voltage fiber systems on large hyperscale data center projects in the United States. You will analyze drawings, specifications and client requirements to build budgets and proposals while ensuring alignment with scope and standards.

You will lead estimating efforts across multi-building deployments, shaping pricing strategy and managing risk to drive the commercial

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of fiber or low-voltage estimating experience.
• Experience with hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of OSP/ISP fiber systems, structured cabling, and installation methods.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale or complex estimates.
• Strong commercial acumen (pricing strategy, escalation, risk analysis).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating platforms.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement strategies.
• Strong leadership, organization, and ability to perform in fast-paced bid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating efforts (budget → design → IFC → bid).
• Prepare detailed and conceptual estimates for fiber systems (SMF/MMF, OSP/ISP, MPO/MTP, high-count fiber).
• Develop and maintain labor-driven cost models (pulling, splicing, terminating, testing).
• Build scalable estimates for multi-building and campus-style deployments.
• Manage vendor pricing, subcontractor quotes, and long-lead procurement strategies.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and cost exposures, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive pricing strategy, including alternates, allowances, and escalation considerations.
• Coordinate with operations, project teams, and clients (GCs, owners).
• Track scope changes, RFIs, and addenda throughout the bid process.
• Support bid reviews and present estimate summaries to leadership.

Skills

Fiber estimating

Low-voltage

Structured cabling

Hyperscale data centers

Vendor management

Pricing strategy

Leadership

Bid management

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating platforms

Excel

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks a Senior Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for low-voltage fiber systems on large hyperscale data center projects in the United States. You will analyze drawings, specifications and client requirements to build budgets and proposals while ensuring alignment with scope and standards.

You will lead estimating efforts across multi-building deployments, shaping pricing strategy and managing risk to drive the commercial