Full-Time

Lead Estimator

Mission Critical

InfraServices

InfraServices

No salary listed

Blue Bell, PA, USA

Hybrid

The role is intended for candidates within commuting distance of the Blue Bell headquarters.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Data Modeling
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Five years of cost estimating or sales engineering experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
  • Experience preparing cost estimates for large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, low-voltage systems, and civil and structural scopes.
  • Prior experience supporting RFP and RFQ submissions and customer interviews in competitive bid environments.
  • Familiarity with subcontractor and vendor qualification processes and bid leveling.
  • Exposure to lifecycle cost analysis, total cost of ownership models, or CAPEX/OPEX evaluations.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across procurement, operations, and sales teams.
  • Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Proficiency in estimating software.
  • Advanced Excel and data modeling skills for estimate preparation and cost analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools for reviewing designs and extracting quantities.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering principles relevant to data center design.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple estimates and priorities.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills when dealing with subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
  • Ability to build bridges across estimating, sales, and operations teams.
  • Customer-focused, consultative approach.
  • Problem-solving and value-engineering orientation.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug testing.
  • Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
  • Ability to travel nationwide up to 25% of the time, including occasional short-notice travel for site walks, customer meetings, and supplier engagement.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for 6–8 hours per day.
  • Ability to walk construction sites, data centers, or customer facilities, including climbing stairs and navigating uneven surfaces.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Comfort working in office settings, outdoor job settings, and mission-critical facilities with strict safety protocols.
  • Availability to work irregular or extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed take-offs, estimates, and cost models for civil, mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage scopes.
  • Analyze drawings, bid documents, and technical specifications to identify risks, gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
  • Prepare bid packages, RFP responses, and prequalification documents in support of business development.
  • Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and RFP/Q&A sessions, providing technical clarifications.
  • Build sales presentations, solution narratives, and technical diagrams to highlight the company's turnkey abilities.
  • Collaborate with procurement, project managers, and operations to align estimates with execution strategies.
  • Develop and maintain standardized cost libraries, estimating tools, and historical project data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Conduct competitive bid analysis and provide recommendations for supplier and subcontractor selection.
  • Support value-engineering initiatives by recommending cost-effective alternatives without compromising performance or reliability.
  • Assist in developing pricing strategies and commercial terms in collaboration with the sales team.
  • Provide technical sales support during negotiations, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and company solutions.
  • Track and analyze industry pricing trends, emerging technologies, and competitive market intelligence.
  • Lead internal estimate review sessions with leadership to validate assumptions and ensure alignment with project execution strategies.
  • Maintain relationships with original equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and suppliers for accurate pricing.
  • Support project handoffs by providing budgets, clarifications, and scope notes.
  • Plan, assign, and direct employee work; interview, hire, train, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees; address employee concerns; and partner with Human Resources on escalated employee matters.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working directly with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center customers.
  • Executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

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