Hybrid BMS Estimator — Build Smart, Profitable Proposals

Mantis Innovation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mantis Innovation is seeking a BMS Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals for Building Management Systems, BAS, HVAC controls, and related facility automation projects. The role blends controls expertise, construction knowledge, and commercial judgment to craft competitive bids for data centers, healthcare, and large facilities.

The ideal candidate will review drawings, prepare scope documents, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful project

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BMS/BAS, Controls Engineering, or related environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC controls, DDC controls, commissioning practices, and operating building systems.
• Experience developing project scope from construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, submittals, and bid packages to determine BMS/BAS scope.
• Issue RFIs during bid process to clarify SOW.
• Develop equipment counts, takeoffs, labor estimates, and pricing summaries.
• Prepare customer-facing proposals, scope documents, exclusions, assumptions, and bid summaries.
• Identify constructability issues, design conflicts, and commercial risks before award.
• Evaluate impacts of revised drawings on labor, materials, and schedule.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations.
• Support handoff, change orders, and scope evaluations during execution.
• Evaluate integration requirements (BAS, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, DCIM, lighting controls).
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, and pre-bid conferences.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial judgment

HVAC controls knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mantis Innovation is seeking a BMS Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals for Building Management Systems, BAS, HVAC controls, and related facility automation projects. The role blends controls expertise, construction knowledge, and commercial judgment to craft competitive bids for data centers, healthcare, and large facilities.

The ideal candidate will review drawings, prepare scope documents, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful project