Mechanical Estimating Manager - Data Center

Requisition Title

Mechanical Estimating Manager - Data Center Requisition ID

2026-13034 Job Locations

US-OH-Columbus US-VA-Arlington US-NC-Charlotte US-OH-Cleveland Category

Estimating Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-OH-Columbus Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

43215 Location : Address

455 W. Broad Street Additional Locations

US-VA-Arlington US-NC-Charlotte US-OH-Cleveland Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date

12/31/2026 Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Leads the estimating process and deliverable for multiple concurrent projects within a Business Unit (BU) or a single large / complex project through the entire design phase of a project

Develops estimating deliverables for multiple project types (centers of excellence) and delivery methods

Prepares preliminary conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions

Collaborates with other internal disciplines consistently including operations, accounting, VDC, purchasing, and scheduling

Coordinates often with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and BD staff on all deliverables with projects ranging in size and complexity

Coordinates and executes tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate

Communicates and coordinates the entire Gilbane estimating process with Client and design team

Collaborates with other vertical departments for complete alignment including Next 150, Gilbane Insurance Group, TPM, FMS and GTG

Participates in the development of the fee pro and proposals, specifically as it relates to preconstruction services and associated costs

Prepares costs for each estimating deliverable for the entire package to align with contract requirements and fee enhancement opportunities including staffing, site services, general conditions, subcontractor default insurance, insurance programs, etc.

Understands all construction disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical) to prepare reliable, cost certain estimating deliverables

Leads staff to ensure accuracy in estimating process, procedures, and review requirements

Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications

Coordinates and supervises a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates

Leads the Value Management process to reduce price and increase value

Serves as a Gilbane brand ambassador with Owners, design teams, and industry partners (for example ACE mentor programs)

Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks

Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

8-15+ years of relevant experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to lead multiple estimates concurrently or large / complex estimates

Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs

Strong collaboration skills to reconcile estimating assumptions with designers and Owners

Ability to leads the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase

Ability to presents estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phase

Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information

Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional

Ability to estimate within multiple delivery methods

Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables

Researches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating efforts

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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