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Estimator Data Center Operations

PlanIT Group
  • Plano, TX
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30+ days ago
PlanIT Group

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of materials (BOMs), and labor projections for data center construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope documents to determine project requirements.
  • Collaborate with project engineers, field operations, and procurement to validate material quantities, labor rates, and vendor quotes.
  • Perform take-offs for structured cabling, electrical, and mechanical systems related to data centers.
  • Support bid preparation and submission for RFPs and client proposals.
  • Update and maintain historical cost data, unit pricing, and vendor rate databases.
  • Assist with change order analysis, validating scope adjustments and cost impacts.
  • Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
  • Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings to gather technical and logistical details.
  • Contribute to process improvements that increase estimating accuracy and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 3-5 years in estimating, project coordination, or data center construction (internships or field experience acceptable).
  • Knowledge of Division 27 construction specifications in ISP environments
  • Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, or cabling systems used in mission-critical facilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software (e.g., Trimble, Accubid, or PlanSwift).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with BICSI standards, data center design concepts, or structured cabling.
  • Exposure to vendor bid comparisons, RFP processes, or cost control systems.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or construction scheduling software.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPlano, TX
IndustryGovernment and Military
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Websitehttps://www.planitgroup.com/

About Company

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)unmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Scheduleunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Historical Cost Principleunmatched
  • Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
  • Internet Service Providersunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Numerical Analysisunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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