Electrical Estimation Engineer (Data Center)

Sterling & Wilson

1. Tender Review and Understanding

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications for electrical systems such as LV, MV, HT, ELV, and power distribution.
• Identify project scope, inclusions, exclusions, and potential risks from the electrical perspective.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in line with project requirements.

2. Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs for all electrical works.
• Analyze vendor quotations and supplier offers for accuracy and compliance with technical specifications.
• Develop cost comparison sheets and identify the most economical and technically viable solutions.
• Support the preparation of project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost benchmarking.

3. Technical and Design Coordination

• Coordinate with design engineers and consultants to clarify technical queries and resolve design discrepancies.
• Ensure design changes are accurately reflected in the estimate and documented properly.
• Collaborate with other discipline estimators (civil, HVAC, PHE, fire fighting, ELV) for integrated cost assessment.

4. Value Engineering

• Evaluate and propose cost-effective alternatives in design, materials, or construction methods without compromising performance or quality.
• Contribute to optimization of energy systems, redundancy, and electrical efficiency typical to data center environments (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, etc.).

5. Vendor and Subcontractor Management

• Solicit and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain a vendor database with updated pricing, lead times, and performance records.
• Conduct technical and commercial comparison of vendor proposals.

6. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare tender summaries, cost analysis reports, and technical clarifications.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions, and correspondence for future reference.
• Prepare presentations and support bid submissions for management review.

7. Post-Tender Support

• Assist in negotiation meetings with clients or vendors to finalize costs and scope.
• Provide estimation backup during project handover to execution teams.
• Support cost variance analysis and lessons learned post-award.

8. Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all estimates comply with relevant codes (IEC, NEC, BS, local authority standards).
• Adhere to company policies, HSE standards, and data center-specific requirements (Tier classification, redundancy levels, uptime standards).