Building Automation Estimator

SST Direct

Job Location:

Lawrenceville, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 112000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DIRECT HIRE:A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team in the Lawrenceville GA. area. The successful will develop accurate cost estimates scope narratives and risk assessments for new construction retrofit and service-upgrade Building Automation Systems projects ensuring proposals are competitive.

Working Location: Lawrenceville GA.
Pay Range: $90K - $112K (depending on experience)
Base hours/Schedule: M - F 7am - 3:30pm (40 - 50hrs per week)
Benefits:

Medical Dental Vision PTO Retirement Short/Long term disability performance bonus and more

Role & Responsibilities:

Document Review Analyze architectural mechanical electrical and controls drawings; specifications; and bid addenda to define BAS scope and clarifications
Quantity Take-Offs Perform detailed counts of controllers I/O points field devices conduit/cable and labor hours using digital take-off software (e.g. Bluebeam Planswift)
Cost Modeling Build itemized Bills of Material (BOMs) and labor allocations in the estimating platform (Accubid Sage Estimating or similar); apply regional labor factors and vendor quotations
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination Solicit evaluate and level quotes for specialty sensors panels and installation subcontractors
Value Engineering Identify alternative devices sequences and network topologies that reduce cost without sacrificing performance or spec compliance
Proposal Generation Draft scope letters inclusions/exclusions pricing breakdowns and cash-flow projections; participate in bid reviews and hand-off meetings with Project Management
Risk Assessment Maintain a assumptions-and-risks register noting design gaps long-lead items and cybersecurity or integration complexities
Historical Cost Database Update unit-price libraries and labor productivity factors based on post-project close-out data and vendor price changes
Customer Interaction Attend pre-bid site walks answer RFIs and present estimates to owners GCs and MEP engineers
Estimating experience in BAS HVAC controls electrical or low-voltage systems
Strong ability to read MEP/control drawings sequences of operation and network risers
Proficiency with Excel plus at least one professional estimating tool (Accubid Sage Trimble etc.)
Solid understanding of BACnet Modbus and IP network architectures and their labor/material cost drivers
Familiarity with RSMeans NECA or SMACNA labor units and regional cost indices
Excellent written communication for clear scope narratives and proposal letters
OSHA-10 certificate (or obtained within 60 days) and basic understanding of job-site safety practice

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Construction Management or related technical field
Experience estimating integrations with major BAS platforms (Niagara Siemens Johnson Controls Distech Alerton Schneider)
Exposure to design-assist or design-build delivery methods and early-stage ROM budgeting

Once you apply please text BAE to for a faster reply.

INDH

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DIRECT HIRE:A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team in the Lawrenceville GA. area. The successful will develop accurate cost estimates scope narratives and risk assessments for new construction retrofit and service-upgrade Building Automation Sy...

Medical Dental Vision PTO Retirement Short/Long term disability performance bonus and more

Role & Responsibilities:

Document Review Analyze architectural mechanical electrical and controls drawings; specifications; and bid addenda to define BAS scope and clarifications
Quantity Take-Offs Perform detailed counts of controllers I/O points field devices conduit/cable and labor hours using digital take-off software (e.g. Bluebeam Planswift)
Cost Modeling Build itemized Bills of Material (BOMs) and labor allocations in the estimating platform (Accubid Sage Estimating or similar); apply regional labor factors and vendor quotations
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination Solicit evaluate and level quotes for specialty sensors panels and installation subcontractors
Value Engineering Identify alternative devices sequences and network topologies that reduce cost without sacrificing performance or spec compliance
Proposal Generation Draft scope letters inclusions/exclusions pricing breakdowns and cash-flow projections; participate in bid reviews and hand-off meetings with Project Management
Risk Assessment Maintain a assumptions-and-risks register noting design gaps long-lead items and cybersecurity or integration complexities
Historical Cost Database Update unit-price libraries and labor productivity factors based on post-project close-out data and vendor price changes
Customer Interaction Attend pre-bid site walks answer RFIs and present estimates to owners GCs and MEP engineers
Estimating experience in BAS HVAC controls electrical or low-voltage systems
Strong ability to read MEP/control drawings sequences of operation and network risers
Proficiency with Excel plus at least one professional estimating tool (Accubid Sage Trimble etc.)
Solid understanding of BACnet Modbus and IP network architectures and their labor/material cost drivers
Familiarity with RSMeans NECA or SMACNA labor units and regional cost indices
Excellent written communication for clear scope narratives and proposal letters
OSHA-10 certificate (or obtained within 60 days) and basic understanding of job-site safety practice

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Construction Management or related technical field
Experience estimating integrations with major BAS platforms (Niagara Siemens Johnson Controls Distech Alerton Schneider)
Exposure to design-assist or design-build delivery methods and early-stage ROM budgeting

Once you apply please text BAE to for a faster reply.

INDH

Required Experience:

Senior IC