Building Automation Estimator (BAS)

Moderncontrols - New Castle, DE

Full-time

New Castle, DE

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Building Automation System (BAS) Estimator at ModernControls is responsible for generating detailed cost estimates and creating bid scopes of work for various projects, including renovations, retrofits, and new installations. This role requires a strong understanding of Controls/HVAC, Electrical/Lighting, and Security systems, and involves collaboration with sales, project management, engineering teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. The estimator will analyze project needs, conduct site visits, and produce accurate cost estimates based on project plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate invitations to bid, plans, and specifications to analyze project needs and understand scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to verify existing conditions that inform cost estimates.
• Provide clear and detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs from controls drawings or points lists.
• Create cost estimates consisting of materials, purchased equipment, and labor for bidding or determining project prices.
• Produce cost estimates based on project plans and discussions with clients and engineers.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized cost estimates and provide narratives for in-scope items, exclusions, and clarifications for proposals.
• Stay up to date on product, supply, and subcontractor prices to ensure accurate estimates.
• Develop and maintain unit pricing and cost estimating database for materials, labor, and other costs.
• Conduct research to determine needs for personnel, materials, and other factors affecting costs.
• Formulate cost breakdowns to include costs associated with materials and all labor categories from estimates.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for ongoing proposed services.
• Organize vendor and subcontractor quotations, negotiate pricing while ensuring quotes meet contract documents and requirements.
• Understand and read construction documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals.
• Interact with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4-Year degree in mechanical engineering or construction management preferred.
• 2-Year technical degree with work experience in Controls/HVAC (2+ years) preferred.
• Understanding of layout, design, fabrication, and installation of Controls/HVAC, Electrical, Security systems.
• Field experience with controls installation and interaction preferred.
• Experience in Industrial/Commercial HVAC, Building Automation Systems, Integration, Energy Management, Commissioning preferred.
• Strong ability to review and evaluate prints, drawings, schematics, and written sequences of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of computerized estimating techniques and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Products.
• OSHA 10 Certified.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Industrial/Commercial HVAC, Building Automation Systems, Integration, Energy Management, Commissioning.
• Additional field experience with controls installation and interaction.