Senior MEP Data Center Estimator

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: TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

: SALARY

950-1200/Monthly

: HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

: DATE UPDATED

Jul 25, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior MEP Estimator specializing in mission critical and data center construction. This is not an entry level estimating position.

You will be responsible for developing complete electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and commissioning estimates for large scale mission critical facilities ranging from several million dollars to over $500 million in construction value.

The ideal candidate understands the entire preconstruction process, can work with limited design information, and is capable of producing accurate, well organized estimates under aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities
Prepare complete conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, design-build, and hard bid estimates.
Estimate complete MEP scopes including:
Electrical
Mechanical/HVAC
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Controls/BMS
Commissioning
Temporary power and temporary HVAC when required
Review and analyze:
RFP packages
Scope of Work documents
Specifications
Basis of Design
Owner requirements
Bid instructions
Addenda
Drawings
Develop estimates even when drawings are incomplete or unavailable.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam.
Build complete labor hour estimates and production rates.
Develop detailed material pricing using company approved suppliers and vendor quotations.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, and potential change order risks.
Prepare detailed bid summaries and estimate recaps.
Create value engineering alternatives.
Develop complete cost breakdown structures and cost codes.
Build estimate narratives explaining assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the bidding process.
Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
Participate in estimate reviews and quality assurance before submission.
Required Experience

Minimum 8 years of estimating experience.

Minimum 5 years estimating mission critical projects including:

Data Centers
Hyperscale Facilities
Colocation Facilities
Critical Infrastructure
High Reliability Facilities

Experience estimating projects valued from $10 million to $500+ million.

Must have experience estimating:

Medium Voltage
Low Voltage
Switchgear
UPS Systems
Generators
Fuel Systems
Busway
Chilled Water Systems
CRAH/CRAC Units
Cooling Plants
Mechanical Piping
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Building Management Systems
Controls
Commissioning
Integrated Systems Testing
Technical Skills

Required:

Bluebeam Revu (Expert)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
PDF plan review
Quantity takeoffs
Cost analysis
Vendor comparison
Labor productivity analysis

What We're Looking For, You should be able to:

Read hundreds of pages of specifications quickly.
Understand project intent, not just count quantities.
Catch missing scope before the client does.
Estimate projects with incomplete information.
Think through constructability.
Develop conceptual budgets using limited documentation.
Clearly explain your estimate and the reasoning behind it.
Communicate professionally with vendors and subcontractors.
Produce accurate work with minimal supervision.
Meet tight proposal deadlines.
Work independently while maintaining excellent communication.
Performance Expectations

Successful candidates will consistently:

Deliver accurate estimates with minimal revisions.
Meet aggressive bid deadlines.
Maintain organized estimate files.
Produce clear bid summaries.
Reduce estimating errors through strong QA/QC.
Communicate risks before bid submission.
Support continuous improvement of estimating systems and databases.
Required Application Submission

Please include:

Resume
Project list
Sample estimate (redact confidential information if necessary)
Sample quantity takeoff
Sample estimate recap
Software proficiency list
Earliest start date
Expected monthly salary (USD)
Internet speed
Computer specifications

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Senior MEP Data Center Estimator

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