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About the Role

The Estimator supports Vertex Controls' construction-channel growth by developing accurate, detailed cost estimates for GC bid opportunities. This role performs quantity takeoffs, builds labor hour and material cost estimates, and maintains estimating templates and pricing data. The Estimator works under the direction of the Sales Engineer — Controls, providing dedicated estimating capacity.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings for GC bid opportunities.
• Develop labor hour estimates for controls installation, programming, startup, commissioning support, and documentation.
• Build material cost estimates by researching and applying current manufacturer pricing.
• Support the Sales Engineer in assembling GC bid packages.
• Maintain and update estimating templates and pricing database.
• Compare completed bid estimates against actual project costs to refine estimating accuracy.
• Coordinate with manufacturer partners to obtain current pricing, lead times, and product availability.
• Log and track all estimating activity in the CRM/bid log.
• Flag scope ambiguities, drawing conflicts, or missing information to the Sales Engineer.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in construction estimating, ideally in BAS/EMS, HVAC controls, low-voltage, or mechanical/electrical construction.
• Proficiency with quantity takeoff and estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or equivalent) and estimating spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working under bid deadline pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with CRM or project management tools.
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Niagara/Tridium, or comparable open-protocol BAS platforms.
• Experience estimating for GC-channel construction bids.
• Familiarity with Distech Controls, Delta Controls, or other BAS manufacturer platforms.
• Exposure to data center, CRE, healthcare, or industrial vertical construction estimating.

Skills

• Quantity takeoff
• Estimating software
• Estimating spreadsheets
• Reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings and specifications
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Microsoft Excel
• CRM
• Project management tools
• BACnet
• Niagara/Tridium
• BAS platforms
• GC-channel construction bids
• Distech Controls
• Delta Controls

Location

• Austin, Tx

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 2-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

About the Company

• Vertex Controls is a newly established building automation and energy management company affiliated with Hays Electrical Services, a nationally recognized electrical contractor with over 19 years of experience.
• Vertex Controls was created to meet the growing demand for intelligent, scalable BAS/EMS solutions across enterprise and multi-site portfolios nationwide.
• Our mission is simple: to make ourselves indispensable to our clients by delivering technically sound, commercially smart building automation solutions that perform.
• At Vertex Controls, you're joining a ground-floor opportunity with the backing of an established, financially strong parent organization.
• You'll have the resources to do your best work, a team invested in your success, and a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.