BAS Estimator: Bid Strong for Smart Building Systems

EMCOR Services Automated Controls; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Services Automated Controls is seeking a Building Automation Systems Estimator for our Lexington, KY location. The role prepares accurate, competitive cost estimates for BAS projects, reviewing plans and customer requirements to develop bids for new installations, retrofits, and upgrades.

The ideal candidate has BAS/HVAC estimating experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with systems like Niagara, Metasys, and BACnet.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in BAS/engineering or related field.
• 2 years of estimating or related experience in BAS/HVAC controls.
• Experience with healthcare/data centers or large portfolios is preferred.
• Familiarity with LEED, FDD, cybersecurity for BAS, and remote/cloud systems.
• Strong knowledge of BAS platforms and control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed take-offs for BAS components.
• Develop BOM, labor estimates, quotes, and margins.
• Estimate costs for plan & spec, design-build, and performance contracts.
• Select control system hardware/software per specs (Niagara, Metasys, Desigo CC, BACnet).
• Identify price opportunities and risks to improve competitiveness.
• Support bid lifecycle with proposals, scope narratives, and pricing breakdowns.
• Maintain estimating databases and monitor BAS pricing trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Reading plans/specs

Bid development

Education

Associate's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng, Construction Mgmt, Building Automation or related field

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Johnson Metasys

Automated Logic

Siemens Desigo CC

BACnet

Bluebeam

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

EMCOR Services Automated Controls is seeking a Building Automation Systems Estimator for our Lexington, KY location. The role prepares accurate, competitive cost estimates for BAS projects, reviewing plans and customer requirements to develop bids for new installations, retrofits, and upgrades.

The ideal candidate has BAS/HVAC estimating experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with systems like Niagara, Metasys, and BACnet.