Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
Analytical Skill
Communication
Database
Documentation
Estimating
EPM
FOCUS
IT Infrastructure
Leadership
Management
Modeling
Network
PMP
Power Management
Pricing
Productivity
Project Management
RCDD
Regulatory Compliance
Request For Proposal
Routers
Sales Engineering
Security Awareness
Site Survey
Structured Cabling
Switches
Telecommunications
Training
Value Engineering
Wireless Communication
Wireless Networking
Workflow
Job Details
Who You Are
You are a meticulous and experienced Associate Data Center Engineer with hands-on estimating expertise and a comprehensive understanding of industry pricing, labor rates, and construction workflows.
About The Role
As an Associate Data Center Engineer with a focus on Technology Estimation, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates across various low-voltage and IT infrastructure scopes, including telecommunications, wireless networks, IT systems, Building Management Systems (Client), and Electric Power Management Systems (EPMS).
Travel required up to 40% for site surveys.
Other responsibilities include:
You are a meticulous and experienced Associate Data Center Engineer with hands-on estimating expertise and a comprehensive understanding of industry pricing, labor rates, and construction workflows.
About The Role
As an Associate Data Center Engineer with a focus on Technology Estimation, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates across various low-voltage and IT infrastructure scopes, including telecommunications, wireless networks, IT systems, Building Management Systems (Client), and Electric Power Management Systems (EPMS).
Travel required up to 40% for site surveys.
Other responsibilities include:
- Develop detailed cost estimates based on RFP requirements, construction drawings, and site survey data
- Interpret and analyze plans and specifications for telecom, wireless, IT infrastructure, Client, and EPM systems
- Perform quantity take-offs and provide labor/material pricing for structured cabling, network systems, wireless access points, routers/switches, control systems, and related technologies
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, project management, and vendors to ensure the accuracy and competitiveness of bids
- Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for compliance and pricing alignment
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and post-bid clarifications when necessary
- Maintain and update unit cost databases, labor productivity factors, and vendor pricing information
- Support seamless project handoff by providing accurate scope documentation to project management teams for awarded work
- Complete ongoing security awareness training and comply with company policies to the requirements section
- Identify and escalate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and actively contribute to remediation efforts
- Other duties as assigned
Desired skills and experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecom, wireless, or technology infrastructure estimating roles
- Extensive knowledge of low-voltage systems, wireless network design, IT infrastructure, and building management systems (Client/EPMS)
- Proficiency in interpreting architectural, MEP, and technology drawings
- Familiarity with CSI divisions related to telecom, security, and control systems
- Experience using estimating tools such as Bluebeam, Accubid, PlanSwift, and Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Technical certifications such as RCDD, PMP, or BICSI
- Experience with cost modeling and value engineering practices
- Background in pre-sales engineering or design/build contracting is advantageous
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