BAS Estimator – Charlotte North Carolina

Job Title: Building Automation Estimator

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 
Employment Type: Full-time

We deliver Solutions Built on Integrity. We disrupt the industry by combining technical expertise, superior customer service, and open-source philosophies—never locking clients into proprietary platforms. Our approach increases sustainability, lowers energy consumption, and optimizes facility performance across sectors like education, healthcare, commercial real estate, government, and alternative energy.

Position Overview

As a Building Automation Estimator, you’ll play a critical role in shaping project proposals by accurately scoping, estimating, and presenting costs for building automation system installations, integrations, and retrofits. You’ll work within a collaborative and integrity-driven environment serving clients across multiple product lines—from Tridium and Johnson Controls to Alerton, KMC, Honeywell, and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and client requirements to develop detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, subcontractors).

• Prepare and submit proposals, scopes, and pricing documents in collaboration with sales, engineering, and business operations teams.

• Evaluate vendor submissions, negotiate pricing, and align estimates with project objectives.

• Support handoff to project management to ensure a smooth transition from estimate to execution.

• Maintain standardized estimating tools, templates, and takeoff processes.

• Stay updated on product lines, protocols (e.g. BACnet, Tridium, Metasys, EasyIO), and industry trends.

• Help improve estimating processes through software integration and workflow enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; engineering background a strong asset (industry experience not required).

• Estimating Experience: 3+ years preferred in building automation, HVAC controls, or related disciplines .

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with BAS systems and protocols (e.g., Tridium R2/AX/N4, Johnson Controls Metasys, Alerton, KMC, Honeywell).

• Software Skills: Proficiency in Excel; experience with estimating or takeoff tools (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, cost databases) a strong plus.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; able to interact effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, collaborative, with high integrity and a customer-first mindset.

What We Offer

• Entry-level opportunities available—industry experience not required but preferred for growth potential.

• Competitive base salary plus bonuses, benefits package, and room for advancement in a growing company.

• An environment emphasizing high customer care, rapid responsiveness, and technical excellence.

• Exposure to a diverse range of BAS platforms and alternative energy projects, including solar integration and LEED-focused installations.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to a company founded on integrity and customer-first philosophies.

• Work alongside experienced engineers certified in Tridium, Alerton, and other BAS platforms.

• Be part of a team shaping energy efficient and sustainable buildings across sectors.

• Open source approach ensures flexibility and innovation in all projects.