Manager, Estimating

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.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.