Manager, Estimating

Prime Data Centers

$95K — $115K *
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 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

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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