Job Summary – Develop accurate cost estimates, scope narratives, and risk assessments for new-construction, retrofit, and service‐upgrade Building Automation System (BAS) projects, ensuring proposals are competitive.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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 practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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.
Physical / Other
- Primarily office-based with occasional site visits (rooftops, mechanical rooms, construction trailers).
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs of plans/equipment and navigate active construction sites.
- Regional travel for pre-bid walks and client presentations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, Short/Long term disability, and more.
