Remote Building Automation Estimator for Data Centers

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

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.