Manager, Estimating

Prime Data Centers

• $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of estimating experience, ideally in data center or mission-critical construction
  • Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes
  • Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff)
  • People management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from conceptual through final GMP
  • Develop and maintain cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes
  • Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to validate project budgets
  • Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction
  • Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and customers
  • Manage and mentor a team of estimators
  • Benchmark TFO costs across projects to identify savings opportunities

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range and performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid Time Off + Sick time
Full Job Description
About the role

The Manager, Estimating leads cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes across the project lifecycle, from conceptual budgeting through final guaranteed maximum price (GMP). This role maintains cost data for recurring TFO scopes and partners closely with Pre-Construction and Design to validate budgets.

What you'll do

Lead cost estimating for tenant fit-out scopes from conceptual through final GMP

Develop and maintain cost databases and unit pricing for recurring TFO scopes, such as rack installations, PDUs, structured cabling, and whips

Partner with Pre-Construction, Design, and Procurement to develop and validate project budgets

Manage change order review and cost impact analysis during construction

Present cost estimates and budget summaries to leadership and, where appropriate, to customers

Manage and mentor a team of estimators

Benchmark TFO costs across projects and sites to identify savings opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of estimating experience, ideally within data center or mission-critical construction

Strong understanding of cost drivers across electrical, mechanical, and structural fit-out scopes

Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., ProEst, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff)

People management experience

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range and performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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