BAS Controls Estimator — Hybrid Office, $1k Signing Bonus

AllSearch Professional Staffing; Reisterstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health & Dental Insurance 50% company-

PTO & Paid Holidays

Mentorship onboarding/training

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Building Automation Controls Estimator for our Reisterstown, MD area office. The role is primarily office-based with 40-45 hours weekly and occasional site visits, with hybrid scheduling after training.

The candidate should have 3+ years of BAS/DDC/HVAC controls experience, be able to read plans and prepare estimates, and support business development activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating software is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), HVAC controls, mechanical construction estimating, or controls project engineering.
• Ability to independently read and interpret plans, specifications, controls drawings, sequences of operation, points lists, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including RTUs, AHUs, boilers, chillers, VAV systems, hydronic systems, and airside systems.
• Experience coordinating with mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, engineers, and facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, controls drawings, and bid documents to qualify project opportunities.
• Prepare controls estimates, bid packages, proposals, pricing, alternates, and scope narratives.
• Develop material takeoffs, estimate labor and material costs, and prepare proposal documentation.
• Perform occasional site visits to verify project scope and clarify pricing requirements.
• Communicate with customers regarding bid questions, scope clarifications, scheduling, and proposal revisions.
• Maintain customer correspondence and accurate CRM documentation.
• Utilize estimating software, spreadsheets, and proposal development tools.
• Collect bid documents, prepare estimates, generate proposals, and assist in securing awarded projects.
• Solicit, compare, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Support project turnover meetings by reviewing scope assumptions, exclusions, and project risks.
• Build relationships with contractors, consulting engineers, facility personnel, vendors, and customers.
• Assist with account development and business development activities.
• Review bid opportunities through construction publications and bid platforms.
• Coordinate with internal personnel to gather information regarding existing building automation systems.
• Participate in ongoing technical and business development training.

Skills

BAS knowledge

DDC experience

HVAC controls

Estimating

CRM software

MS Excel

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

CRM software

BAS platforms

Job description

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Building Automation Controls Estimator for our Reisterstown, MD area office. The role is primarily office-based with 40-45 hours weekly and occasional site visits, with hybrid scheduling after training.

The candidate should have 3+ years of BAS/DDC/HVAC controls experience, be able to read plans and prepare estimates, and support business development activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and estimating software is expected.