Prepare detailed cost estimates for all mechanical systems, including:
- Chillers and cooling plants
- CRAC/CRAH units
- Chilled water systems
- HVAC ducting and ventilation
- Fuel systems
- Fire protection systems
- Pumps, piping networks, and mechanical auxiliaries
Support cost estimates at Concept, SD, DD, and IFC design stages.
Provide benchmarking based on regional data center and industrial project costs.
Conduct or oversee detailed QTOs from specifications, drawings, and BIM models.
Validate mechanical BOQs submitted by contractors.
Review design documents to identify scope gaps, missing quantities, and discrepancies affecting cost.
Maintain updated databases for:
- Mechanical equipment pricing
- Material costs (piping, ducting, insulation, supports, valves)
- Labor productivity and installation rates specific to the Philippines
Track market trends influencing mechanical works such as steel, copper, refrigerants, and equipment lead times.
Prepare mechanical tender documents, pricing sheets, and clarifications.
Evaluate contractor bids through:
- Technical-compliance checks
- Bid leveling
- Cost breakdown analysis
- Value‑engineering options
Provide recommendations to project leadership for award decisions.
Assess cost impacts of design updates, RFIs, and scope changes.
Support the commercial team with verification of variation claims.
Work with project controls on budget alignment and cost forecasting.

Estimating Lead Mechanical - Data Center

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