Lead Pre-Construction Estimator - Building Automation

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Project Costing / Pre-Construction Specialist with Building Automation project experience to support the development of accurate, competitive estimates for large, complex projects in Maryland.

You will lead costing efforts and coordinate with sales, engineering, operations, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the pre-construction process, helping identify cost-saving opportunities and ensuring technical compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project estimating, pre-construction, project costing, or a related role.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), controls, or related building technologies.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, construction drawings, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, engineering, operations, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise assigned projects and tasks to meet sales and proposal deadlines.
• Review customer specifications and drawings to ensure proposed solutions are technically compliant and competitive.
• Analyse, document, and communicate technical terms, conditions, and project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor quotations and validate scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed scope letters and support the development of optimal system designs.
• Lead and participate in pre-bid meetings and project site walkthroughs.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and sales teams throughout the bidding process to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support material and labour cost estimating for large-scale customer programs and projects.
• Reconcile final project costs following internal and external project reviews.
• Support client and sales meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Job description

HireTalent is seeking a Project Costing / Pre-Construction Specialist with Building Automation project experience to support the development of accurate, competitive estimates for large, complex projects in Maryland.

You will lead costing efforts and coordinate with sales, engineering, operations, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the pre-construction process, helping identify cost-saving opportunities and ensuring technical compliance.