Cost Estimator, APAC

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Terms: Full-time - Hybrid
My client is a global leader in data centres in search for a Cost Estimator as part of their growth in the APAC region. This will be a first hire in the APAC region and will be an integral part of the team, to keep the sales velocity moving.
The right person will have the relevant experience in cost estimation and management, responsible for managing cost estimating process and providing installation costs and value engineered recommendations for data centre white space fit-out work performed by the Implementation Services across the sub-set of countries/markets within APAC portfolio working cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Design & Construction, Data Center Operations, Sales, and Finance teams.
The position's primary responsibility is development of installation cost estimates for installation of racks, electrical distribution, cages, containment systems, and data cable infrastructure and other integral components for white space fit-out.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Manage the installation cost estimates for both colocation cage/cabinet/interconnection and large-scale enterprise/hyperscale suites builds.
Work closely with Sales Engineering, Sales and Portfolio Management Group to understand customer or internal requirements and to ensure costs are competitive and accurately reflect installation costs.
Analyze vendor quotes and compare vs internal database.
Maintain database of unit costs for work across sub-set of countries/markets in the APAC's portfolio
Work with our design engineers and vendors to identify cost reduction opportunities.
Work closely with the Implementation Managers to identify unique circumstances that could influence installation costs (site specific)
Quantity take-offs and estimating responsibilities for a range of data centre white space fit outs.
Work with contractors and suppliers to obtain and maintain best pricing.
Provide quotes and ROM budgets for prospective deals/builds.
Work collaboratively with Data Centre Design Engineering, Sales Engineering, Sales, Design and Construction, DC Ops, Procurement/Supply Chain and Finance teams.
This position is in a deadline-oriented environment, must be organized and able to re-prioritize at a moment's notice.
Research cost trends in various markets and provide recommendations for updates of the cost estimating tool's unit cost database by validating cost estimates vs actual costs using advanced reporting engine (provided by company).
Proactively work with the Supply Chain/Procurement team to ensure new product SKUs and their costs are added to the cost estimating tool's database.
What we are looking for:
Minimum 7 years of experience with data centre construction and/or telecommunications / data centre industry
Expert level knowledge of white space fit-outs including rack, cage, electrical distribution, and data cable infrastructure
Expert level knowledge in reading/interpreting construction plans, one-line drawings, and construction specifications
Expert level knowledge of Excel and some form of Cost Estimating Software.
Familiarity with project cost accounting
Familiarity with the local codes
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission critical facilities environment.
Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC), Service Now, Oracle, Yardi
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
EA License No.: 19C9807
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Quality Assurance and Other
Industries Technology, Information and Media and Real Estate
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