Building Management Systems (BMS) Controls Sales Estimator

Control Solutions Group, Inc.•New York, NY

13d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Control Solutions Group, Inc., an EMCOR Group company, seeks an Building Management Systems (BMS) Controls Sales Estimator experienced in Building Management Systems (BMS) to join our New York City team. In this role, the BMS Estimator will collaborate with the engineering and sales teams to review MEP drawings and determine the full scope of building automation projects. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive cost estimates—including labor, materials, electrical installation, and panel fabrication—by gathering and analyzing pricing from vendors and subcontractors. Additionally, the position involves managing subcontractor bid coverage, ensuring accurate pricing, and creating technical proposals to meet strict submission deadlines. Experience with controls, BMS, BAS, DDC, Building Automation, Building Management, EPMS and Energy Management Systems is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, CE, Math or Physics
2-3 years of estimating experience in Building Management and Temperature Controls.
Ability to treat sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
Possess skills and understanding in conceptual estimating.
Above average proficiency in MS Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of estimating software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with controls, BMS, BAS, DDC, Building Automation, Building Management, EPMS and Energy Management Systems is preferred.
Knowledge of Visio and or AutoCAD a plus.
Knowledge of CRM and Bid Tracer a plus.

Responsibilities

As a pre-requisite to estimating, work with Engineering team to learn HVAC and BMS Controls fundamentals to understand BMS and the application of Controls to HVAC equipment utilizing CSG engineering standards.
Work with Sales Executives to review MEP’s (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) drawings to determine the BMS Controls scope of work.
Work with Sales Executives to prepare detailed costs estimate utilizing CSG Estimating tools including costs for equipment counts, electrical installation, wiring, equipment, itemized breakdowns of labor, materials and panel fabrication.
Gather and analyze pricing information from vendors, sub-contractors and internal resources to develop compressive cost estimates.
Work with Sales Executives to Solicits and maintains communication with mechanical and electrical subcontractors and vendors. Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
Follow-up with contractors to ensure that bids are received.
Ensures all bids are priced correctly by subcontractors and vendors i.e. Tax Exempt. Confirm pricing received reflects the correct scope of work.
Submits bids and budgets by the bid deadline to mechanical contractors and building owners.
Work with Sales Executives to create Technical Proposals for sealed bid packages
Collaborate across functions to manage cost and price factors that influence customer acquisition, retention, and revenue.