Manager, Estimating

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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