Senior Electrical Estimator - Data Center

Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating efforts for large-scale data center electrical projects, including hyperscale campuses, mission-critical facilities, and phased expansion programs
• Develop detailed estimates for electrical power distribution systems, medium voltage infrastructure, substations, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and low-voltage systems common to data centers
• Utilize Accubid estimating software (Trimble Accubid) as a primary tool for electrical takeoff, pricing, and database management
• Review project requirements and coordinate with internal teams to produce accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates aligned with data center execution strategies and fast-track schedules
• Oversee bid development across multiple stakeholders to ensure complete coverage of mission-critical scope, redundancy requirements, and uptime-driven constraints
• Prepare and present proposals to clients, clearly communicating data center constructability, sequencing, and cost drivers
• Develop conceptual through detailed budgets for hyperscale and colocation data center developments
• Manage subcontractor and vendor engagement specific to data center electrical systems and long-lead equipment procurement
• Mentor estimating staff on data center means and methods, including energized work constraints, phased turnover, and critical path sequencing
• Maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and benchmarks within Accubid and related estimating systems, ensuring accuracy across repeatable data center models
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, subcontractors, and clients within the data center ecosystem
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and electrical construction experience
• 15+ years of electrical estimating and/or project management experience in industrial electrical construction
• Strong, demonstrable experience estimating large-scale data center projects (required)
• Proficiency with Accubid (Trimble Accubid) required
• Deep understanding of data center electrical systems, including:
• Medium voltage distribution
• UPS and backup generation systems
• Switchgear and power distribution
• Mission-critical redundancy design (N+1, 2N, etc.)
• Phased construction in live/critical environments
• Strong capability in cost analysis, estimating logic, and constructability evaluation for complex electrical systems
• Proficiency with MS Office and additional tools (Bluebeam, HCSS, Primavera, MS Project preferred)
• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical data center solutions to executive stakeholders
• Proven leadership in fast-paced mission-critical/data center environments
• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple large-scale data center bids simultaneously
• High attention to detail, strong commercial judgment, and ability to anticipate risks in data center delivery models

Salary $130000-180000

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cherry Hill,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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