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About the Role
The Estimator supports 5K Automation and Controls' construction-channel growth by developing accurate, detailed cost estimates for GC bid opportunities. This role performs quantity takeoffs, builds labor 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 as bid volume grows.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings for GC bid opportunities across Track 1 construction-channel projects
- Develop labor hour estimates for controls installation, programming, startup, commissioning support, and documentation using 5K's approved estimating templates
- Build material cost estimates by researching and applying current manufacturer pricing for DDC controllers, field devices, network components, and software licenses
- Support the Sales Engineer in assembling GC bid packages, including equipment schedule inputs, cost summaries, and exclusion/clarification lists
- Maintain and update the estimating templates and pricing database with current labor rates, material costs, and productivity factors
- Compare completed bid estimates against actual project costs to refine estimating accuracy and identify recurring variances
- Coordinate with manufacturer partners to obtain current pricing, lead times, and product availability for bid-critical equipment
- Log and track all estimating activity in the CRM/bid log, including bid due dates and estimate status
- Flag scope ambiguities, drawing conflicts, or missing information to the Sales Engineer before finalizing an estimate
- Review subcontractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completeness as part of bid package assembly
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
- Working under bid deadline pressure
- Microsoft Excel
- CRM
- Project management tools
- BACnet
- Niagara/Tridium
- BAS platforms
- GC-channel construction bids
- Distech Controls
- Delta Controls
- Data center construction estimating
- CRE construction estimating
- Healthcare construction estimating
- Industrial vertical construction estimating
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
- 5K Automation and 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.
- Built on the foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus that defines Hays.
- 5K Automation and 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.
- Join 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.
- Redefining what a controls company can be.