Data Center ISP Estimator

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience estimating low-voltage / telecommunications / Division 27 scopes, in hyperscale data center environments
• Ability to independently review construction drawings and specifications and build accurate estimates without extensive direction
• Strong field-level understanding of how telecommunications infrastructure is actually installed ○ Experience estimating high-count fiber installations, including 288F, 864F, 3456F, and/or 6912F fiber ○ Knowledge of fiber splicing, terminations, and testing ○ Experience with structured cabling, including CAT6/CAT6A, copper terminations, patch panels, and associated infrastructure ○ Experience with cable tray systems, including basket tray, ladder rack, multi-tier systems, and supports ○ Understanding of OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure, campus backbone distribution, and building interconnections ○ Experience with MDF/IDF buildouts and data hall infrastructure
• Ability to develop realistic labor estimates / LOEs and material takeoffs Ability to identify missing scope, construct complete proposals, and work through RFIs independently

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Project experience supporting Microsoft, AWS, Google, Meta, or comparable hyperscale environments Experience estimating large, complex campus or multi-building data center deployments

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Hyperscale Data Center Estimator (Remote) for a top telecommunications infrastructure client. This individual will be responsible for independently developing accurate labor estimates, material takeoffs, and proposals for complex data center projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong field-level understanding of Division 27 infrastructure, including high-count fiber, structured cabling, cable tray, OSP/ISP infrastructure, and MDF/IDF buildouts. This person should be comfortable reviewing drawings, identifying missing scope, developing LOEs, and working through RFIs with minimal oversight. Prior experience supporting hyperscale data center environments is highly preferred.

Travel: 10%

Develop project budgets and cost models for projects ranging from small renovations to multi-million-dollar new builds.

Budgets can be anywhere from 5MM to 100MM + on projects this client is working on.