Building Automation Controls Estimator

Level Descriptions:

Level I Must be able to achieve many objectives of this position. Requires some amount of timely supervision to ensure the proper tasks are being accomplished and that communication is adequate, timely, in the correct manner (i.e. verbal, written, email, etc.).

Level II - Consistently achieves all objectives of this position. This individual also provides mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.

Senior - Highly experienced in the position. Has advanced skills at laying out and managing others. Has a good understanding of the hardware associated with controls and/or special systems equipment. Understands basic theory behind building systems operations and can assist in troubleshooting both installation and operation

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Systems Controls Design:
• Product Selection: choosing the correct sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc. with the best performance/cost ratio that meets the product specifications and project needs.
• Network Design: Alerton, Distech, Honeywell, Tridium and new product lines we may acquire in the future.
• Project Takeoff & Cost Estimation: creating job mark-ups and capturing all costs such as material, labor, & installation
• Subcontract Procurement: contacting installation partners & product vendors for quotes prior to bid deadlines
• Contractor Interaction: willing to have correspondence through calls, email, & virtual meetings with MEP design engineers, mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, and/or installation sub-contractors for project coordination, pricing, or RFI discussions
• Pre-bid Meetings: lead internal meetings with sales and other team members to review and finalize estimated costs prior to bid due date
• Proposal Writing: support sales team with bid proposal preparation
• Document Management: maintaining project folder structures on company's Server to include downloading construction plans and specifications, job takeoffs, maintaining a record of all addenda and scope changes, archiving information and summaries for project turn-over to operations
• Project Turn Over Meetings: being an active part of discussions for both the technical and intangible features of a contracted project to the engineering & operation teams

Skills & Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years Estimating in the Building Automation industry.
• 3+ Years of DDC Controls System Estimating.
• 1+ years of Commercial HVAC experience.
• Knowledge and experience with using control systems, primarily Tridium, Distech, and /or Alerton control systems.
• Understanding of basic computer systems, including the MS Office Suite of products.
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Experience in project cost estimation, including material and labor costs.
• Understanding of mechanical systems control design.
• Knowledge of product selection for sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years Estimating in the Building Automation industry.
• 5+ years of Commercial HVAC experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, Engineering or other related studies.
• Experience using Bluebeam, Bid Tracer construction takeoff software experience.
• Advanced understanding and experience with mechanical systems controls design.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in network design, particularly with Alerton, Honeywell, Tridium.
• Proficiency in creating AutoCAD submittal drawings for design assist and final design.
• Experience in proposal writing, effectively communicating value propositions to customers.
• Experience in conducting project turn-over meetings, ensuring a smooth transition to the operations team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be able to lift and carry drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Be able to sit/stand at a desk for prolonged amounts of time.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance