BAS Controls Estimator

We are a mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation installation and specialty construction maintenance and air balancing start-up and energy efficiency services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented technically proficient BAS Controls Estimator to prepare accurate competitive and profitable cost estimates for building automation systems projects. This role involves analyzing plans specifications sequences of operation and customer requirements to develop comprehensive bids for new installations retrofits expansions service agreements and energy-optimization projects in commercial institutional healthcare industrial and mission-critical facilities. The ideal candidate combines strong knowledge of BAS/controls technology (DDC protocols hardware/software) with excellent analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with sales engineering and operations teams to support winning bids and smooth project handoffs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project documents including architectural/mechanical/electrical plans specifications sequences of operation RFPs and addenda to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed take-offs for BAS components: controllers sensors actuators valves dampers end devices panels wiring network infrastructure software licenses programming hours and integration points.
• Develop accurate bill of materials (BOM) labor estimates (installation commissioning programming project management) subcontractor quotes and overhead/profit margins.
• Estimate costs for various project types: plan & spec design-build performance contracts service/retro-commissioning and IoT/cloud-integrated systems.
• Select appropriate control system hardware/software (e.g. Tridium Niagara BACnet/Modbus/LON devices Automated Logic Johnson Metasys Siemens Desigo/CC Honeywell Distech etc.) and ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Identify value engineering opportunities risks exclusions assumptions and potential change order items to mitigate bid risks and improve competitiveness.
• Collaborate with sales team to qualify opportunities clarify scope with customers/engineers attend pre-bid meetings/walkthroughs and prepare bid clarifications.
• Work with vendors/subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials panels and third-party services.
• Prepare professional bid proposals scope narratives pricing breakdowns and supporting documentation for submission.
• Support post-bid activities: negotiate scope/price with clients handle value engineering requests and transition winning projects to operations/project management teams.
• Maintain estimating databases templates historical cost data and unit pricing for continuous improvement in accuracy and speed.
• Stay current on BAS industry trends product updates pricing changes codes/standards (ASHRAE LEED cybersecurity for OT) and emerging technologies (AI/FDD cloud BAS decarbonization solutions).
• Contribute to team goals for bid win rate margin achievement and estimating turnaround time.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Construction Management Building Automation or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 48 years of experience in estimating or related roles within building automation systems HVAC controls DDC or smart buildings industry.
• Strong technical understanding of BAS platforms protocols (BACnet Modbus LON etc.) control sequences mechanical/electrical systems and integration (lighting metering fire security).
• Proficiency in take-off and estimating tools/software (e.g. Bluebeam; familiarity with ERP/CRM systems).
• Solid knowledge of construction processes labor rates material pricing and project delivery methods in commercial/industrial sectors.
• Excellent analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with sales customers engineers and vendors.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints specs and control drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturer-specific certifications or training (e.g. Niagara Certification Tridium Siemens Johnson Controls Honeywell).
• Experience estimating for healthcare data centers higher education or large portfolios with energy/performance contracting focus.
• Familiarity with LEED/sustainability requirements fault detection & diagnostics (FDD) cybersecurity standards for BAS and remote/cloud-based systems.
• Previous field experience in BAS installation commissioning or service (helpful for realistic estimating).
• Knowledge of prevailing wage union labor or public sector bidding processes.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook Word and Excel). Advanced experience with spreadsheets a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Visio and other electrical technical or construction programs.
• Familiarity with building architecture and computer networks.
• Familiarity with third party equipment integration over protocols such as BACnet/Modbus.
• Programming experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of customer employees unions government agencies vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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