Senior Data Center Estimator

Senior Data Center Estimator About Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG)

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a leading mechanical contractor specializing in commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, and Mechanical Construction
. Originally formed through Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company, VMG brings decades of industry experience together with a forward-thinking approach to delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.

Our teams support projects across mission-critical facilities, commercial office, healthcare, higher education, government, multifamily, hospitality, and other complex environments. As VMG continues to expand its presence in the data center and mission-critical market
, we are looking for an experienced Senior Data Center Estimator to help lead strategic pursuits and develop competitive mechanical estimates for some of our most complex opportunities.

This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical estimator who understands the unique demands of hyperscale, colocation, and mission-critical construction and wants to play an important role in the continued growth of VMG's data center business.

• Lead detailed mechanical estimates for large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects
• Manage estimating efforts from conceptual budgeting and early design through final proposal submission
• Develop estimates for conceptual, design-build, design-assist, GMP, negotiated, and hard-bid opportunities
• Perform and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing, hydronic piping, process piping, and related mechanical systems
• Analyze drawings, specifications, contract documents, and design information to establish project scope and pricing strategy
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor pricing for complex mechanical scopes

• Identify project risks, scope gaps, opportunities, and potential cost impacts throughout the estimating process
• Develop value-engineering alternatives and cost-saving solutions without compromising project requirements
• Evaluate labor productivity, equipment requirements, material costs, and construction sequencing
• Maintain current knowledge of labor rates, material pricing, equipment costs, and market conditions
• Utilize historical project data and benchmarking to strengthen estimating accuracy
• Support pricing and pursuit strategies for strategic data center opportunities

• Partner closely with Preconstruction, Engineering, VDC, Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership
• Participate in design-assist and design-build preconstruction efforts
• Support constructability reviews and evaluate design development throughout the preconstruction process
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to develop complete and competitive pricing
• Support successful project handoffs from Preconstruction to Operations
• Incorporate lessons learned and project performance information into future estimates

• Assist with proposal development, scope narratives, clarifications, qualifications, and client presentations
• Participate in client meetings, bid reviews, and project pursuit discussions
• Support strategic planning related to VMG's continued expansion within the data center market
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Provide estimating insight during early project development and pursuit decisions

• Provide technical guidance and support to junior Estimators and other Preconstruction team members
• Review estimates and takeoffs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Share data center estimating knowledge and industry best practices across the team
• Contribute to the development of estimating standards, processes, tools, and historical cost databases
• Help strengthen VMG's internal expertise in mission-critical mechanical construction

• 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience
• 5+ years of experience estimating data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial projects
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, hydronic piping, plumbing, process piping, and related mechanical systems
• Experience estimating hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, or similarly complex facilities
• Strong experience with conceptual estimating, design-build/design-assist…