Data Center - Estimator

About the role

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project conditions and risks
• Review RFPs, design drawings, and technical specifications for new projects
• Perform material and labor takeoffs for OSP/ISP systems
• Develop detailed, accurate, and comprehensive cost estimates for data center projects, including all phases from conceptual design to final construction
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other project documents to determine the scope of work, materials, and labor requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to understand project requirements and constraints
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing
• Create proposal documentation and present formal bid proposals, including scope clarifications and assumptions, detailed breakdowns of costs and schedules
• Maintain estimating tools and historical pricing databases
• Develop and implement estimating strategies to enhance competitiveness and increase bid success rates
• Maintain a comprehensive database of historical project costs and market trends to inform future estimates
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, providing strategic input on potential projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with each project, developing contingency plans and strategies
• Perform detailed cost-benefit analyses and value engineering studies to optimize project designs and budgets
• Ensure all estimates comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Up to 50% Travel Nationwide
• A strong belief in ZERO - Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• A high