Senior BAS Estimator — Bids & Takeoffs Lead

Setpoint Building Automation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Setpoint Building Automation in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Estimator to support the Sales team on pricing new construction and retrofit projects.

Acting as the commercial lead on every opportunity, you will be responsible for drawing and specification review, takeoffs, cost estimating, vendor and subcontractor pricing, proposal writing, bid/no-bid recommendations and negotiation through tender award.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating or design experience in the BAS industry.
• Experience with Reliable Controls or equivalent product.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical, electrical and architectural drawings and specifications to establish scope, exclusions and risk.
• Produce detailed takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Develop and implement best practices, tools, and processes to optimize estimating efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the Sales and Projects teams to evaluate new opportunities.
• Present estimates and potential risks to the Sales team, providing insights and recommendations to support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing, including electrical subcontract scope and the mechanical trade split.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Project management tools

Job description

Setpoint Building Automation in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Estimator to support the Sales team on pricing new construction and retrofit projects.

Acting as the commercial lead on every opportunity, you will be responsible for drawing and specification review, takeoffs, cost estimating, vendor and subcontractor pricing, proposal writing, bid/no-bid recommendations and negotiation through tender award.