Senior Estimator

Black Box
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Attention to detail","Analytical thinking","Communication","Teamwork","Numerical accuracy"]

Prepare detailed cost estimates for data center infrastructure projects, including BOMs, labour projections, and BOQ costing for ELV systems such as BMS, Fire, Security, and ICT. Read blueprints and specifications, run equipment take-offs and structured cabling estimates, and support RFP bid preparation. Partner with project engineers, procurement, and vendors to validate quantities, rates, and change-order impacts while maintaining historical cost databases and ensuring compliance with safety and client expectations.

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Senior Estimator

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Job Summary

Prepare detailed cost estimates for data center infrastructure projects, including BOMs, labour projections, and BOQ costing for ELV systems such as BMS, Fire, Security, and ICT. Read blueprints and specifications, run equipment take-offs and structured cabling estimates, and support RFP bid preparation. Partner with project engineers, procurement, and vendors to validate quantities, rates, and change-order impacts while maintaining historical cost databases and ensuring compliance with safety and client expectations.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of materials (BOMs), and labour projections for data center construction and infrastructure projects.
  • •Estimate BMS, Fire, Security, ELV & ICT packages, including input study, RFI generation, equipment take-offs, device selection, solution design, and controller/server sizing.
  • •Interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope documents to determine project requirements.
  • •Collaborate with project engineers, field operations, and procurement to validate material quantities, labour rates, and vendor quotes.
  • •Support bid preparation and submission for RFPs and client proposals, and update historical cost data and unit/vendor rate databases.

Key Requirements

  • •Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • •7–10 years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or data center construction (internships/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) plus ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Experience:7-10 yearsData center constructionStructured cablingMission-critical facilitiesISP environments
Education:Associate's in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
Skills:Attention to detailAnalytical thinkingCommunicationTeamworkNumerical accuracy
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelBluebeamTrimble AccubidPlanSwiftAutoCADRevitBOQRFPBOMs

Company Brief

Black Box
Provides technology infrastructure and managed IT services for enterprises, including network connectivity, data center solutions, collaboration/AV systems, and managed security and support services.
Industry: Professional Services
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, United States
Founded: 1976
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