Controls Estimator- Commercial HVAC

AIR Control Concepts • Nashville, TN

5d • $70,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

To analyze project requirements, develop accurate cost estimates for building automation projects, and support the sales and project management teams in bidding work competitively and profitably. REA HVAC - A member of the AIR Control Concepts family. With over five decades of service to the HVAC community. REA is built on a foundation of strong relationships, integrity, and service to the customer, service to the community, and partnerships with quality manufacturers that are the leaders in the industry.

Requirements

• Analyze project requirements
• Develop accurate cost estimates for building automation projects
• Support sales and project management teams in bidding work competitively and profitably
• Review plans, specifications, and addenda for control system scope
• Develop detailed takeoffs of controllers, devices, panels, and wiring
• Prepare accurate labor and material estimates for installation
• Coordinate with engineers to clarify scope and sequences of operation
• Request and analyze vendor/supplier pricing
• Build and maintain estimating templates and cost databases
• Prepare bid packages and proposals in coordination with sales
• Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs
• Track and document assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
• Support project managers during project handoff to ensure budgets align
• Monitor actual project costs vs. estimates for future accuracy improvements
• Maintain awareness of labor rates, productivity benchmarks, and industry trends

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and addenda for control system scope
• Develop detailed takeoffs of controllers, devices, panels, and wiring
• Prepare accurate labor and material estimates for installation
• Coordinate with engineers to clarify scope and sequences of operation
• Request and analyze vendor/supplier pricing
• Build and maintain estimating templates and cost databases
• Prepare bid packages and proposals in coordination with sales
• Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs
• Track and document assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
• Support project managers during project handoff to ensure budgets align
• Monitor actual project costs vs. estimates for future accuracy improvements
• Maintain awareness of labor rates, productivity benchmarks, and industry trends
• Anything required to meet the needs of the customer

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Support for continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed