Data Center Lead Estimator (Mechanical)

Linesight • San Antonio, TX

9h

About The Position

As a Data Center Lead Estimator (Mechanical) at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role you will:
Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage of the projects by managing relationships with the project team, general contractors and the client
Develop and implement robust processes and systems for the estimating team
Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure they are sufficient to carry out the work within agreed timeframes
Own the external contractor bid analysis process
Develop a benchmarking strategy for each industry and incorporate the relevant data into estimates for clients
Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables, ensuring appropriate quality controls are conducted and completed within agreed timeframes
Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis when required

Requirements

• Grown your experience in estimating over 15 years with experience in the data center sector or similar
• Proficient across all stages of estimating, peer reviews, project benchmarking within highly technical facilities
• A passion for building an estimating team, providing guidance and encouragement to your employees to successfully achieve deliverables
• Excellent business development and negotiation skills with the ability to expertly represent clients with contractors
• An excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

Responsibilities

• Provide expert estimating leadership through the construction stage of the projects by managing relationships with the project team, general contractors and the client
• Develop and implement robust processes and systems for the estimating team
• Evaluate initial cost plans and ensure they are sufficient to carry out the work within agreed timeframes
• Own the external contractor bid analysis process
• Develop a benchmarking strategy for each industry and incorporate the relevant data into estimates for clients
• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on estimate deliverables, ensuring appropriate quality controls are conducted and completed within agreed timeframes
• Support post-budget setting by providing expert technical guidance on change order estimates and cost analysis when required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed