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EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in six North American markets with plans to expand into new regions in 2026 and beyond. For more information, please visit .

Career Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced commissioning professional who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments. As the Regional Commissioning Manager, you’ll lead commissioning efforts across multiple data center projects in the East Region, ensuring mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and automation systems meet design specifications and customer requirements. Your support in other markets, including travel, may be required based on business needs. You will collaborate with industry leading engineers, contractors, and clients to improve processes, drive quality, and support sustainable, scalable infrastructure. The ideal candidate will deliver projects on schedule and budget while establishing commissioning standards and fostering high-performance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning of large-scale, mission critical data center projects within the region.
• Manage regional commissioning teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Develop, refine, and implement quality and commissioning procedures, policies, and standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, and IT to resolve technical challenges.
• Oversee site inspections, functional performance tests, and Factory Witness Testing to ensure system readiness.
• Manage client communications, providing updates, milestone tracking, and expectations management.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and implementing process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to meet delivery objectives.
• Act as the final quality gatekeeper for all commissioned systems prior to operational handover.
• Security is a shared responsibility. All employees are required to comply with company security policies and procedures and to help protect company information, systems, and assets in the course of their daily work.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• At least5 years of commissioning experience, preferably in mission-critical environments (data centers, large-scale infrastructure).
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and control systems; familiarity with ASHRAE, NETA, NFPA, and industry standards.
• Experience developing commissioning plans, test scripts, and QA/QC procedures.
• Proven track record to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills; ability to translate technical details into clear updates.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Travel expected to be approximately 20 - 30% but may increase as the business and volume of work evolves.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

What We Offer

• Full-time salaried, exempt role: Includes equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Annual base salary range: $170,000 - $200,000, depending on experience.
• In-office expectations: This role requires in-office presence four days per week.
• This role is located in Sterling, Virginia, with free on-site parking.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Includes a $0-premium medical plan option (employee only option).
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Spending Account: Health & Dependent Care FSA, Limited-Purpose FSA, and an HSA with a company contribution.
• Paid time off: 120 hours of annual paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 7 sick days, and 8 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution.
• Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible new parents, available after meeting service requirements.
• Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support services for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Educational assistance: Company-sponsored educational reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Employee support & discounts: Access to company-sponsored discount programs and employee well-being resources.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

The primary responsibility of the Preconstruction Manager is to intake and steer construction opportunities through the RFP stage of estimating and preconstruction, all the way through a successful buyout and purchasing phase, before turning the project over to Operations. The Preconstruction Manager will coordinate heavily with Corporate Operational leadership and resources, as well as the Estimating team for the purpose of submitting comprehensive proposals during the project pursuit and pre-construction phases. The successful candidate will be able to identify, coordinate, and communicate proposal development between all internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all project pursuit and pre-construction deliverables from commencement of project pursuit with Corporate, Operational leadership and Estimating
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability
• Identify all required deliverables for the project pursuit / pre-construction effort, and make assignments to the appropriate internal/external stakeholder
• Manage the project pursuit / pre-construction effort timeline, setting deadlines as required to ensure an on time and quality deliverable to the client
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required
• Actively manage the client during the project pursuit / pre-construction effort and maintain a strong relationship throughout to help ensure success
• Assure potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with management
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing of alternative design concepts
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules are developed in accordance with estimates
• Review cost models during the pre-construction and bidding period
• Assist with contract documents
• Consult with Operation leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement activities
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria for the purpose of revising proposals and coordinating resolution of constructability issues during design

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction
• Preferred multidisciplinary experience in several (but not all) of the following areas: Preconstruction, Estimating, and Operations
• Estimating and scheduling experience desired
• Experience using computer-based estimating systems desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Adept at problem-solving in a manner that avoids conflicts between parties
• Represent the company in a positive manner
• Coordinate the responsibilities of others in the preparation of estimates and budgets
• Understand client-specific standards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.

Summary/Objective:

ACI's MEP Project Managers oversee all aspects of planning and implementing the delivery of our commercial construction projects, including Mechanical, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection (sprinkler), and our respective subcontractors. PM's are knowledgeable in the design and construction of MEP systems and will be responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for design and constructability issues.

Essential Functions:

• Build and maintain a positive relationship with internal project teams, our customers, subcontractors, and key vendors
• Build positive morale on the project site
• Coordinate with various internal departments such as pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, and fabrication shops as well as client personnel and others to: Develop and maintain a construction plan and schedule
• Scope out vendor quotes and purchase equipment and material
• Scope out subcontractors and issue subcontracts
• Provide guidance for the fabrication schedule
• Daily monitoring of key metrics daily (manpower, material/equipment deliveries, etc.) and mentors site leadership to support the timely execution and completion of the work within budget with no defects or accidents
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain project budgets, and reports to senior management on key metrics
• Create Revenue Forecasts, Schedule of Values, Cash Flow analysis, and other financial analysis
• Identify changes in scope, prepares pricing, and submits potential change orders to customer
• When necessary, develop recovery plans to bring a project that is experiencing issues, such as issues with safety, quality, or production back on trac
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Required:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR related field, and/or 8+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e., DMV, criminal history)
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment:

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Travel:

• May require some travel

Preferred:

• Lean six sigma black belt certification
• Familiarity with the BIM process
• Prior experience with Procore - Project Management System
• Prior military experience

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EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity to fund an aggregate amount of over USD $16.5 billion in development, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in six North American markets with plans to expand into new regions in 2026 and beyond. For more information, please visit .

This position is open to candidates located in or willing to work from the Sterling, VA or Denver, CO areas.

Career Opportunity

EdgeCore is seeking an experienced Procurement Associate to join its high-performing and growing Procurement team. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Procurement and will perform procurement and sourcing analysis, tactical buying, contract management and supplier management across the company. This individual will act as the procurement right hand for EdgeCore’s Design & Construction team.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute EdgeCore’s procurement strategy, including system and process optimization, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management
• Oversee tactical procurement activities, partnering with multiple business unit owners on RFP creation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, order implementation including delivery/ service tracking and overall supplier management
• Prioritize and balance stakeholder needs and client delivery timelines while also adhering to procurement processes
• Manage purchase requisitions and triage to the appropriate sourcing process based on spend and project complexity
• Drive supplier performance management initiatives, including coordinating regular supplier evaluations and Quarterly Business Reviews for key suppliers
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction and supplier efficiency opportunities
• Support procurement policy development and drive consistent adoption and execution
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with EdgeCore’s culture of integrity, quality, consistency, and corporate confidentiality
• Security is a shared responsibility. All employees are required to comply with company security policies and procedures and to help protect company information, systems, and assets in the course of their daily work.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Construction, Engineering or a similar field is preferred, but not required
• 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or similar professional experience. Experience in data centers, real estate, construction, architecture, site operations or facilities will also be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of sourcing activities from site development through construction turnover including but not limited to designers, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Experience working in E-Builder and/or Coupa is advantageous but not required.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a compelling and concise format.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure setting.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, discretion, confidentiality, and good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation.
• Detail oriented strategic thinker.
• A team player with a strong and natural affinity for learning.
• Self-starter with high- initiative, accountability, and motivation.

What We Offer

• Onsite position based in either Sterling, VA or Denver, CO with free parking.
• Full-time salaried, exempt role: Includes equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus.
• Annual base salary range: $85,000 - $112,000, depending on experience and location.
• In-office expectations: This role requires in-office presence four days per week.
• Travel: 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Includes a $0-premium medical plan option (employee only option).
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Spending Account: Health & Dependent Care FSA, Limited-Purpose FSA, and an HSA with a company contribution.
• Paid time off: 120 hours of annual paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 7 sick days, and 8 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution.
• Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible new parents, available after meeting service requirements.
• Employee assistance program (EAP): Confidential support services for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Educational assistance: Company-sponsored educational reimbursement for approved courses and certifications.
• Employee support & discounts: Access to company-sponsored discount programs and employee well-being resources.

Job Title: Fire Protection Design Manager - PE

Location: Hybrid - Ashburn, Virginia, United States **Relocation Available**

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 + Benefits & Company Profit Sharing

Skills: Fire Protection Design, Team Leadership, NICET III/IV Certification, AutoSprink, Project Coordination

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Our client, a leading organization in the construction industry, specializes in delivering comprehensive fire protection services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. This is a unique opportunity for a results-driven Fire Protection Design Manager to lead a high-performing design team and oversee the full spectrum of fire sprinkler system designs in a hybrid work setting. You’ll leverage innovative solutions, mentor talented professionals, and advance safety standards while enjoying competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fire sprinkler design team to ensure high performance and growth.
• Oversee all aspects of fire sprinkler system design for a variety of applications, including industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to sales and project management teams as required.
• Ensure robust quality control and produce effective, efficient, and code-compliant designs.
• Review project progress and budgets with the design team, driving accountability and cost management.
• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to anticipate scheduling, procurement, and project delivery needs.
• Review and ensure compliance with material and design specifications within each project’s contractual scope.

Must-Have Skills:

• NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology—Water-Based Systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Design Manager leading fire protection design teams.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AutoSprink software for fire protection layout and design.
• Proven expertise in fire sprinkler systems in high-rise, multi-family, storage facilities, warehouses, and data centers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Clean motor vehicle record and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in technical training or staff development for design professionals.
• Exposure to recent fire protection technologies and fabrication best practices.
• Expertise working with a range of fire protection systems including pumps and special hazards.
• Familiarity with project management and scheduling software tools.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Role:

The Director of Estimating is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.

This position can be located in Boston, MA, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

Department and Staff Management:

• Assign Estimating team members to projects. Balance and manage time of staff.
• Lead bid strategies.
• Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
• Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
• Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
• Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
• Attend executive staff meetings.
• Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.

Unit Cost Pricing:

• Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production hours, crews and equipment.
• Organize the material and labor information for pricing.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers.
• Obtain current labor rates.
• Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
• Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates.
• Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Track all current market conditions.

Bid Activities:

• Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
• Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
• Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
• Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
• Close out the subcontractor bid process.
• Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
• Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
• Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
• Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
• Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
• Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to work with and manage a team
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Logan Pass Construction is a general contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work through collaboration, precision, and a strong commitment to excellence.

Logan Pass Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale mission critical and data center projects valued at $20M+. The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all phases of the project, including preconstruction, construction, and closeout. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout for projects valued at $20M+
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans to ensure timely and profitable completion
• Coordinate closely with preconstruction, estimating, and field operations teams to align scope, schedule, and cost objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
• Foster strong, long-term client relationships through consistent communication, transparency, and follow-through
• Manage project meetings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other contractual documentation
• Oversee and mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, and field leadership staff
• Ensure collaboration and accountability across internal teams and subcontractor partners
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Uphold quality standards and specifications throughout construction
• Represent LPC’s values and build strong relationships with subs, owners, and coworkers

What You Bring

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management
• Experience managing individual projects valued at $20M+
• Preferred: Experience in data center or mission critical facility construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and financial controls
• Proficient with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Projects)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism while managing fast-paced, high-pressure field environments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus target
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high-performing company
• A team culture built on respect, excellence, and shared success

Ridgeview Mission Critical is an established and rapidly growing electrical contractor specializing in high-quality commercial, industrial, and mission-critical/data center projects. We are dedicated to safety, teamwork, and delivering excellence on every job. Our people are problem-solvers, collaborators, and skilled professionals who take pride in doing things the right way.

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate, strategic, and competitive electrical estimates for complex mission-critical and data center projects. This role serves as a senior technical resource within preconstruction, overseeing all phases of estimating from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission and project handoff.

This position offers a unique opportunity to not only perform high-level estimating work, but also to help build and shape the company’s Preconstruction function. The Senior Estimator will play a foundational role in developing processes, mentoring and training future team members, and growing into a broader leadership position as the department expands.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electrical systems for critical facilities, extensive experience in fast-paced bid environments, strong leadership capabilities, and the vision to help establish a scalable, high-performing preconstruction team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical estimates for mission-critical and data center projects, including material, labor, equipment, subcontracted scopes, and indirect costs.
• Manage the estimating process from conceptual budgeting through final proposal submission.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Analyze project documents to identify scope gaps, constructability issues, scheduling risks, and cost drivers.
• Develop comprehensive scopes of work for proposals and subcontractor/vendor pricing packages.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and bid walks to evaluate existing conditions, access constraints, phasing, and logistics.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor proposals; negotiate pricing and scope alignment.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers on pricing, lead times, procurement risks, and alternate solutions.
• Incorporate market trends, labor productivity, escalation, and supply chain conditions into estimates.
• Lead value engineering efforts and develop cost-saving alternatives while maintaining project requirements.
• Prepare executive-level estimate summaries, clarifications, and proposal narratives.
• Facilitate internal bid reviews and present estimate strategy to leadership.
• Lead handoff meetings with project management teams upon award to ensure continuity from preconstruction to execution.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and enhance historical cost databases, benchmarking tools, and estimating standards.
• Develop and implement scalable estimating processes, templates, and best practices to support future team growth.
• Partner with leadership to build and structure the Preconstruction department, including tools, workflows, and staffing plans.
• Ensure estimates align with construction means, methods, schedule constraints, and field execution strategies.
• Stay current on electrical codes, technologies, materials, labor trends, and mission-critical industry standards.
• Participate in business development activities, including client meetings, industry events, and relationship-building with partners and suppliers.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in electrical estimating with an electrical contractor, including significant mission-critical or data center project experience.
• Proven ability to lead estimates for large, complex, or fast-track projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring others or contributing to team development.
• Interest in building systems, processes, and teams — not just completing estimates.
• Deep understanding of commercial and mission-critical electrical systems.
• Expertise in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Experience with conceptual, design-build, and negotiated estimating.
• Ability to assess constructability, schedule impacts, and execution risks.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Procore (or similar), and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting both negotiated and hard-bid procurement environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus target
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, high-performing company
• A team culture built on respect, excellence, and shared success

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an estimator for heavy civil construction projects
• Proven track record with DOT, municipal, and infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area
• Strong network of local subcontractors, suppliers, and industry contacts
• Experience with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods
• High level of proficiency at reading civil plans and specifications
• Ability to work under pressure on time-critical tasks, with good time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills with heavy emphasis on detail
• Knowledge of design-build, lumpsum and low bid project delivery methods
• Knowledge of markets for typical civil construction materials, equipment and subcontractors
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as required
• Use initiative and communication to maintain a collaborative problem-solving approach
• Proficient at MS Excel and other MS Office applications
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., HCSS, HeavyBid, or similar)
• Direct field experience in construction of civil works, utility, concrete structures, bridges, tunnel, roads and railways
• Awareness of critical path scheduling methods and software (MS project or Primavera)
• Applicants must consent to this check as part of the hiring process

Responsibilities

• Job Summary - Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Estimator is responsible for determining construction project costs as well as preparation, review and submission of tenders based upon company and client requirements and expectations
• This role is critical to our success in delivering competitive bids and innovative solutions across both traditional and alternative delivery projects
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates
• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions
• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating
• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule
• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing
• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions
• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions
• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results
• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids
• Preparing estimates for contemplated change orders or claims for on-going projects

Responsibilities Estimation

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for hard bid, design-build, and progressive design-build projects

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates

• Identify and engage with local subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and strong partnerships

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and business development teams to support winning proposals

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and value engineering sessions

• Complete and compile quantity surveys and take-offs as necessary for cost estimating

• Develop comparatives to help analyze principal construction approaches or techniques that consider and weigh differences in cost, risk and/or schedule

• Create preliminary work schedules for bidding purposes

• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure best quality services and lowest pricing

Tender & Bids Submission

• Prepare bid submission packages in compliance with client’s instructions

• Review tender documents for discrepancies, errors, and omissions

• When applicable, attend bid openings and record results

• Other task as required to ensure success in delivering bids

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.