Title: Sr. Electrical Estimator (Data Centers)
Cherry Hill, NJ, US, 08003
Pay Range: $130,000 - $180,000
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Who We Are
Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.
Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.
As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will lead detailed, high-stakes cost estimates for major hyperscale and colocation developments. In this high-impact role, you'll leverage your expertise in critical power systems, from substations and switchgear to UPS and generator infrastructure, to drive constructability, speed, and accuracy, directly shaping our win strategy on flagship mission-critical projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead detailed conceptual through final cost estimating for large-scale data center projects, including phased expansions, medium-voltage infrastructure, substations, UPS systems, and generator power.
- Utilize Trimble Accubid as the primary tool for electrical takeoff, pricing, and cost database management, maintaining accurate unit pricing and benchmarks for repeatable data center prototypes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and review complex project specs to build comprehensive labor, material, and equipment budgets tailored to fast-track schedules, uptime requirements, and constructability constraints.
- Build strong industry partnerships with OEMs, specialty subcontractors, and clients to manage long-lead equipment procurement and optimize pricing across the data center ecosystem.
- Present bids and cost drivers clearly to clients, while mentoring junior estimating staff on mission-critical construction methods, phased turnover, and critical path sequencing.
- Perform other estimating tasks as requested by leadership.
What You'll Have
- 15+ years of electrical estimating and/or project management experience in industrial electrical construction; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Proven track record estimating large-scale data center projects, with deep technical knowledge of medium-voltage distribution, UPS/backup power, switchgear, mission-critical redundancy (N+1, 2N), and phased construction in live environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Trimble Accubid for takeoff and pricing, along with standard project tools (MS Office, Bluebeam).
- Strong commercial judgment, constructability evaluation, and executive communication skills to manage multiple large-scale bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Paid Time Off
- Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- HSA Account with Company Contribution
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Access to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan featuring a 15% stock discount
- Profit Sharing
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
- Company Paid:
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a 50% office and 50% field work at warehouse and construction sites
- Flexibility to work different schedules and stay late with little or no notice
- Can read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
- Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Legal Stuff
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Our Commitment to Opportunity
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
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