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Estimating Manager, MEP - Data Center

Meta· Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction
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Hybrid (Reston, VA)$150k - $209kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Estimating Manager specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to lead cost estimating across full project lifecycles for data center facilities, developing budgets, cost models, and independent cost validation to support capital decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of detailed MEP cost estimates for data center projects at all phases, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document stages
  • Establish and maintain MEP estimating standards, benchmarks, and unit cost databases specific to mission-critical and data center facility types
  • Evaluate mechanical systems including CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, chilled water plants, and air handling systems for accurate quantity takeoff and pricing
  • Evaluate electrical systems including medium-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and low-voltage distribution for accurate quantity takeoff and pricing
  • Collaborate with design engineers, construction managers, and procurement teams to validate scope assumptions and identify cost risk areas during pre-construction
  • Develop and maintain cost models that support value engineering, design alternatives analysis, and lifecycle cost comparisons for MEP systems
  • Provide independent cost validation and reconciliation against general contractor and subcontractor bids for MEP scopes, including supporting pre-construction teams in negotiations with general contractors for projects that range from $10 million to $10+ billion dollars
  • Support the development of capital project budgets and rough-order-of-magnitude estimates for portfolio planning and investment decisions
  • Track and analyze MEP cost trends across the data center portfolio to improve estimate accuracy and inform future project benchmarks
  • Leverage third party tools and cost consultants to prepare estimates through multiple stages of project development in a fast-paced environment
  • Develop internal processes and initiatives around cost estimation that leverage internal cost data, resources and current market information from external vendors
  • Lead cost reviews with Pre-Construction and Project Managers that include 5-10 large complex project designs per year and multiple change orders on a weekly basis

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in MEP cost estimating for large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects
  • Experience developing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for mechanical and electrical systems in data center or similar critical facility environments
  • Experience with estimating software platforms such as Timberline/Sage Estimating, WinEst, or equivalent MEP-focused cost tools
  • Experience in managing and reconciling estimates across multiple concurrent projects and project phases
  • Experience collaborating with engineering design teams to interpret MEP drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules for cost development
  • Experience in managing vendor relationships and working with stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather technical project requirements to inform costs

Skills

Required:MEP cost estimatingQuantity takeoffsEstimating software (Timberline/Sage Estimating, WinEst)

Benefits

  • Benefits information is provided in the posting and can be viewed via the linked meta careers page.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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