MEP Estimator – Data Center Construction

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Worldwide Mission Critical

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11 - 50 employees

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner's representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies develop and deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to drive and manage all aspects of a project, from site selection through building turnover, sets us apart.

📋 Description

• Conduct regionally-specific market research on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems • Maintain detailed records of historical project costs, including labor, materials, and equipment • Analyze historical data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization • Develop conceptual budgets for MEP scope elements based on market analysis and project scope • Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment • Generate cost variance reports at major design milestones • Solicit and analyze subcontractor, vendor, and OEM pricing for electrical distribution, generators, switchgear, UPS, mechanical cooling systems, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, BMS/controls, and low-voltage/security systems • Collaborate with general contractors and trade-partners to reconcile project costs and ensure scope alignment • Conduct thorough constructability reviews focused on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage scopes • Assist in developing comprehensive RFP documentation for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage/security scopes • Draft specific language for RFPs to ensure precise scope definitions and requirements • Support the coordination and conduction of site walks focused on relevant elements • Perform bid leveling for bids to compare and normalize proposals.

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of estimating experience with a strong emphasis on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage scopes in mission-critical, data center, or other heavy industrial projects • Proven ability to estimate projects $50M+ in total construction value • Ability to perform quantity takeoffs for MEP systems, including electrical distribution and conduit/feeders, generators and switchgear, mechanical cooling and air handling, piping and plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, BMS/controls, and structured cabling/low-voltage • Proficiency with estimating software (Destini, RIB CostX, WinEst, or similar) and Microsoft Excel • Solid understanding of data center-specific challenges, including critical power and cooling topologies, redundancy concepts, and the ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications • Familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment lead times and procurement strategy for long-lead items such as generators, switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with the estimating team.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities