Building Automation Estimator

LVI Associates; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Building Automation Estimator to support data centre projects. This fully remote role focuses on developing accurate, competitive proposals while partnering with customers, operations, and leadership through preconstruction.

Ideal candidates will have senior-level estimating experience in BAS/BMS, strong knowledge of controls, and a track record with mission-critical facilities, especially data centres.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Building Management Systems (BMS) projects.
• Experience estimating controls projects specifically, rather than general MEP scopes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission-critical facilities, with a strong preference for data centre projects.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, controls drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Experience building detailed cost estimates and technical proposals for complex automation projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working directly with customers during the pursuit and proposal process.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed building automation and controls estimates for mission-critical and data centre projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Develop accurate material, labour, engineering, commissioning, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Prepare customer proposals, pricing summaries, qualifications, and scope narratives.
• Participate in customer-facing meetings during budgeting, bidding, and proposal stages.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and project teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Evaluate project risks, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and analyse vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Support bid strategy development for negotiated and competitive pursuits.
• Assist in project handoff activities to ensure continuity between preconstruction and execution teams.

Skills

BAS/BMS estimating

Controls project estimation

Data centre experience

Interpret drawings/specs

Cost estimating

Proposal development

Vendor quotations

Risk assessment

Communication

Customer collaboration

Multi-estimate management

Tools

Distech

Niagara

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Building Automation Estimator to support the pursuit and delivery of mission-critical projects across the data centre sector. This is a fully remote opportunity for a controls-focused estimator who can develop accurate, competitive proposals while partnering closely with customers, operations teams, and leadership throughout the preconstruction process.

This role is ideal for an Estimator, Senior Estimator, or experienced Preconstruction professional looking to play a key role in high-value BAS projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established building automation systems integrator delivering complex controls solutions across mission-critical environments. The organisation is recognised for its technical expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to investing in its people. Employees are given the opportunity to work on sophisticated projects, contribute to strategic pursuits, and engage directly with clients on meaningful, business-critical initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed building automation and controls estimates for mission-critical and data centre projects
• Review drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements
• Develop accurate material, labour, engineering, commissioning, and subcontractor cost estimates
• Prepare customer proposals, pricing summaries, qualifications, and scope narratives
• Participate in customer-facing meetings during budgeting, bidding, and proposal stages
• Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and project teams to develop competitive solutions
• Evaluate project risks, assumptions, and value engineering opportunities
• Solicit and analyse vendor and subcontractor quotations
• Support bid strategy development for negotiated and competitive pursuits
• Assist in project handoff activities to ensure continuity between preconstruction and execution teams

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience estimating Building Automation Systems (BAS) or Building Management Systems (BMS) projects
• Experience estimating controls projects specifically, rather than general MEP scopes
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission-critical facilities, with a strong preference for data centre projects
• Ability to interpret construction documents, controls drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Experience building detailed cost estimates and technical proposals for complex automation projects
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk assessment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working directly with customers during the pursuit and proposal process
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Strong organisational and analytical skills

Additional or Desirable Experience

• Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, or Preconstruction experience
• Experience with large-scale hyperscale or colocation data centre projects
• Knowledge of commissioning, controls engineering, or BAS project delivery
• Exposure to negotiated work and strategic account development
• Experience developing conceptual budgets and design-assist estimates
• Familiarity with integrated systems and mission-critical infrastructure environments
• Preference for estimating experinece with Distech and Niagara systems

Location, Travel & Working Pattern

• Fully remote position
• No travel required