Electrical Estimator
Department: North America Consultancy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote USA
Description
Why Soben?
We’re an award-winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear vision
for the future. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve achieved significant milestones, and now
we’re entering a new chapter of accelerated growth and transformation.
This is an exciting time to join our team. Our goal is to grow to 1,000 professionals
worldwide by 2030, expanding both in our existing markets and into new regions to support
a growing portfolio of capital projects.
In March 2025, Soben was acquired by Accenture, marking a major milestone in our
journey. This strategic alliance combines Accenture’s innovation and digital capabilities
with Soben’s deep industry expertise and commercial know-how. As part of Accenture’s
Industry X – Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice, we are now positioned to reshape
the future of capital project delivery, leveraging technology and insight to deliver better,
faster, and more sustainable outcomes for our clients in a rapidly evolving global market.
Role Description
We are seeking an Electrical Estimator with proven experience in cost estimating for
electrical systems within large-scale construction projects, ideally including data center
infrastructure. This role will be focused on producing accurate cost estimates for electrical
works, reviewing vendor pricing, preparing detailed take-offs, and developing cost reports
that support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost estimates for electrical systems in data centers and other largescale infrastructure projects.
- Review and validate vendor and contractor pricing for electrical works, ensuring alignment with project scope.
- Prepare estimate evaluation reports based on ROM, schematic, and construction pricing
- Review scope against predefined demarcation matrices, identifying deviations and cost implications.
- Integrate Value Engineering options for electrical systems to optimize costs.
- Track and report design changes for electrical components, assessing cost and schedule impacts.
- Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and commodity teams to ensure up-to-date market intelligence on electrical materials and labor costs.
- Provide high-level ROM electrical estimates for program and CAPEX planning.
- Assist in developing cost modeling tools for electrical estimation and benchmarking.
- Ensure all assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications related to electrical costs are documented.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and client teams to ensure accurate, timely cost data for electrical works.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 4–7 years of experience in electrical cost estimating for construction projects, preferably data centers or other complex facilities.
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, Timberline, OST, and CostX (CostX proficiency preferred).
- Owner’s rep or construction consultancy background is highly desired.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, materials, codes, and installation practices.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel (advanced).
- Familiarity with sustainability considerations and their cost impacts on electrical systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
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