BMS Estimation Engineer

Indo Arab; Doha; On-site; QAR 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Indo Arab in Doha seeks an experienced BMS Estimation Engineer to lead cost estimation for building management systems across HVAC, electronics, and automation projects. You will review tender documents, prepare detailed MTOs, costings, and quotations, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.

Responsibilities include selecting suitable BMS products, coordinating with sales, design, procurement, and commissioning teams to deliver compliant technical and commercial proposals for multi-sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or related discipline.
• Typically 5 years of experience in BMS estimation, HVAC controls, or ELV systems.
• Good knowledge of Excel; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Experience with BMS manufacturers/platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings and BOQs.
• Prepare detailed BMS Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations per tender requirements.
• Identify scope gaps and deviations; select BMS products and approved-alternatives.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Procurement and Project teams for tender submissions.
• Attend pre-bid site visits and ensure timely tender submissions.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cost estimation

BMS understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review tender documents
• specifications
• drawings
• BOQs and BMS control schematics
• Prepare detailed BMS Material Take-Offs
• MTOs
• and quantity calculations
• Estimate controllers
• I O modules
• sensors
• actuators
• valves
• meters
• control panels
• gateways
• software
• licenses and accessories
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials
• engineering
• programming
• panel fabrication
• installation
• wiring
• testing
• commissioning
• software
• integration and labor costs
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from BMS manufacturers
• suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations according to tender requirements
• Select suitable BMS products and approved-equivalent alternatives where permitted
• Identify scope gaps
• exclusions
• assumptions and deviations
• Prepare comparison sheets and negotiate supplier pricing
• Coordinate with Sales
• Design
• Procurement
• Project and Commissioning teams
• Assist with technical submittals
• compliance statements and tender clarifications
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits when required
• Maintain estimation databases
• rate sheets and historical project cost records
• Ensure accurate estimates and timely tender submissions

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

BMS DDC PLC-based control systems HVAC Controls Building Automation AHUs FCUs VAVs Chillers Pumps Cooling Towers Sensors Actuators Control Valves Dampers VFDs DDC Controllers I O Modules BACnet Modbus M-Bus KNX Energy Meters Third-Party System Integration BMS Workstations Servers Graphics Software Control Panels Field Wiring HVAC Control Schematics Points Lists MEP BMS Drawings Specifications BOQ Preparation Quantity Take-Off Cost Estimation Pricing Commercial Analysis

Technical KnowledgeThe candidate should have a good understanding of:

• BMS/DDC/PLC-based control systems
• HVAC controls and sequences of operation
• AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and ventilation systems
• Temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, CO₂ and other field sensors
• Control valves, dampers, actuators, and variable-frequency drives
• Digital and analog I/O requirements
• DDC controllers and I/O modules
• BMS networking and communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus, KNX, etc.
• Energy meters and integration of third-party systems
• BMS workstations, servers, graphics, software, and licenses
• Control panels and field wiring
• HVAC control schematics and points lists
• Reading MEP/BMS drawings and specifications
• BOQ preparation and quantity take-off
• Costing, pricing, and commercial analysis

Typical Estimation Process

1. Tender Documents
2. Specification Review
3. Drawing Review
4. Point List / MTO
5. Equipment Selection
6. Supplier Quotations
7. Material Cost
8. Labor & Engineering Cost
9. Integration Cost
10. Overheads
11. Markup
12. Technical/Commercial Proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 5 years of experience in BMS estimation, HVAC controls, building automation, or ELV systems.
• Experience with commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferably AutoCAD.
• Experience with BMS manufacturers/platforms is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and cost estimation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of HVAC and control systems
• Supplier/subcontractor quotation analysis
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Tender management and deadline management
• Technical report and quotation preparation
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments
• Estimation accuracy
• Tender submission within deadlines
• Compliance with project specifications
• Accuracy of material quantities and costing
• Reduction of scope omissions and commercial risks
• Supplier quotation turnaround time
• Successful handover of awarded projects
• Accuracy of estimated versus actual project costs