Copy of Building Automation Estimator (BAS)

Description

ModernControls is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) Estimator to join their team. Key responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating project plans, conducting site visits, providing detailed cost estimates, assembling cost estimates, and staying updated on product and subcontractor prices.

• 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.
• Create cost estimates consisting of materials, purchased equipment, and labor.
• Develop cost estimates for renovations, retrofits, new installations, upgrades, and change orders.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized cost estimates and provide narratives for in-scope items, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Stay up-to-date on product, supply, and subcontractor prices to ensure accurate estimates.
• Develop and maintain unit pricing and cost estimating database for material, 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 material and all labor categories from estimates as well as for project progress detailing.
• Organize vendor and subcontractor quotations, negotiate pricing while ensuring quotes meet contract documents and requirements.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for ongoing proposed services.
• Must have a thorough understanding and ability to read construction documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals.
• Experience interacting with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 4-Year degree in mechanical engineering or construction management
• Or 2-Year technical degree with work experience in Controls/HVAC
• 2+ Years of experience preferred
• Understanding of layout, design, fabrication, and installation of Controls/HVAC, Electrical, Security systems
• Additional field experience with controls installation and interaction is preferred
• Experience in Industrial/Commercial HVAC, Building Automation Systems, Integration, Energy Management, Commissioning is preferred
• Strong ability to review and evaluate prints, drawings, schematics, and written sequences of operation to develop digital takeoffs composed of a point list, controller selection, labor, and materials estimate
• Advanced knowledge of computerized estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential
• Microsoft Products OSHA 10 Certified
• Valid driver’s license and in good standing
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and balance several projects at a time
• Thrives in a team environment
• Builds trusting relationships to get work done