Electrical Estimator - Data Center White Space Fit Out

Electrical Estimator - Data Center White Space Fit Out

Plano, Texas, United States

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Estimator specializing in mission-critical and data center facilities to support large-scale, fast-paced hyperscale and colocation projects. This role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and risk-aware electrical estimates across all project phases, from conceptual budgeting through GMP and negotiated work.

Given the complexity of data center electrical systemsincluding high-voltage distribution, redundant power architectures, and specialized equipmentthis position is critical to protecting margin, improving bid accuracy, and enabling scalable growth in our data center portfolio.

Candidates must have relevant estimator experience to support designbuild electrical power distribution systems for hyperscale data centers. Candidates need a very specific blend of technical electrical experience, estimating expertise, and project delivery exposure. It's not an entry-level rolethis person must deeply understand how these systems are actually designed and built. Qualified candidates will have experience producing full takeoffs, labor models, and bid packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for data center projects ranging from conceptual budgets to GMP submissions
• Perform quantity takeoffs for all electrical systems, including:
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution
• UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, RPPs, and busway
• Branch circuitry, lighting, grounding, bonding, and raceway systems
• Evaluate electrical one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction documents for completeness and constructability
• Develop scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and clarifications
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing; perform leveling and gap analysis
• Identify project-specific risks related to redundancy, phasing, commissioning, and equipment procurement
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and supply chain during design-assist and preconstruction phases
• Support value engineering exercises without compromising performance, redundancy, or code compliance
• Maintain historical cost data and lessons learned from completed data center projects
• Assist with change order pricing and cost validation as needed
• Prepare bid deliverables: estimate summary, schedule impacts, risk register inputs, VE logs, estimated manpower, estimated straight/overtime hours and project duration of project schedule has not been provided with the bid documents, estimated

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 710 years of electrical estimating experience, with significant data center or mission-critical project exposure
• Demonstrated experience estimating hyperscale or colocation data centers preferred
• Strong understanding of:
• Redundant power topologies
• NEC, NFPA, and IEEE applicable local codes
• Industry best practices for mission-critical environments
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, and Procore)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical design documents, one-lines, and technical specifications
• Must possess the following attributes
• Strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Risk awareness and proactive issue identification
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset to work with sales, design, project management, and procurement teams
• Strong written and verbal communication for internal and client-facing deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Background with an electrical contractor, mission-critical builder, or data center owner's representative
• Experience with fast-track, phased construction, and live campus work
• Familiarity with commissioning requirements and integrated systems testing
• Exposure to long-lead equipment procurement strategies and vendor negotiations
• Procore experience

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.