BAS Estimator – Precision Building Automation Bids

EMCOR Group; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Job summary

EMCOR Services Automated Controls seeks a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for BAS projects across multiple locations. You will review plans, specifications and customer requirements to develop bids for new installations, retrofits and upgrades, while supporting business development through strong vendor and partner relationships.

The ideal candidate combines BAS/HVAC controls knowledge with analytical, communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with sales, customers, engineers, and vendors.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, specs, and control drawings.
• Experience estimating BAS, HVAC controls, DDC, or smart buildings.
• Familiarity with LEED/sustainability, FDD, cybersecurity for BAS, and remote/cloud systems.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage, union labor, or public sector bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and determine scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed take-offs for BAS components and programming hours.
• Develop BOM, labor estimates, subcontractor quotes, and margins.
• Estimate costs for plan-and-spec, design-build, and performance contracts.
• Select appropriate control system hardware/software and ensure standards compliance.
• Support bid lifecycle with proposals, pricing, and value engineering requests.
• Maintain estimating databases, templates, and cost data; monitor BAS pricing trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Automation, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

EMCOR Services Automated Controls seeks a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for BAS projects across multiple locations. You will review plans, specifications and customer requirements to develop bids for new installations, retrofits and upgrades, while supporting business development through strong vendor and partner relationships.

The ideal candidate combines BAS/HVAC controls knowledge with analytical, communication, and organizational