Estimator - Data Centre's - St. Petersburg - Joshua Robert

Description

Data Center Estimator

St. Petersburg, Florida (HQ) - Project is in New Mexico

Site Travel as Required | Relocation Assistance Available within the US

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-owned power consultancy with a strong reputation in electrical and power infrastructure delivery. They are now making a strategic expansion into the Data Center sector, beginning with their first ground-up data center project in New Mexico and with significant investment planned to scale across the United States.

This is an opportunity to join at an exciting growth stage and play a key role in building the company's data center division from the ground up.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Data Center Estimator with proven experience bidding multiple data center projects within the mission-critical sector. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting preconstruction strategy, cost competitiveness, and future pipeline growth.

The position is based at the company's HQ in St. Petersburg, Florida (Monday–Thursday onsite, optional remote Friday). Site visits will be required as projects progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare detailed estimates for data center projects, including electrical and power infrastructure scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Develop quantity take-offs and labour/material cost analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align estimating strategy with company objectives.
• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost optimisation strategies.
• Support proposal submissions and client presentations where required.
• Mentor and support the development of junior estimating talent.

Required Experience

• 3–10 years of estimating experience within the data center construction sector.
• Recent experience with a recognised major player in the data center industry.
• Demonstrated experience bidding multiple data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Stable employment history (maximum 3 roles in the last 10 years preferred for office-based roles).

Preferred Profile

• Motivated self-starter with a "winner's mentality."
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior estimators.
• Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Additional Requirements

• Based in or willing to relocate to St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (confirm sponsorship requirements).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (dependent on experience).
• Standard PTO offering.
• Phone allowance or company-issued device.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• Home office setup provided for remote Friday flexibility.

Interview Process

• Initial prescreen with Recruiting Partner.
• Virtual interview with hiring team.
• Onsite interview with hiring team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of its expansion into the data center market and make a meaningful impact on future growth across the United States.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.