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BAS/Controls Estimator

TDIndustries
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jan 15, 2026
Job Summary

Produces detailed material and labor estimates for Building Automation and Controls. Produces a conceptual estimate based on available information, historical data, experience, and basic known engineering concepts for BAS projects, if plans are not available. Estimates include materials, consumables, incorporated equipment and labor, direct and indirect costs.


Essential Duties

  • Produces project estimates using prescribed forms, industry-recognized techniques, company processes, and procedures. Assesses final estimate for project compliance, reasonable and complete use of materials, pricing, and total value as compared to similar work. Monitors all addenda, scope changes, and bid forms to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.
  • Provides advice on vendor selection and obtains and reviews pricing quotes. Reviews all vendor proposals to identify technical compliance.
  • Reviews project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope. Assists with scope qualifications, exclusions and final pricings while working with the business development team to finalize proposals. Reviews architectural, structural and civil documents to examine their impact on the Building Automation and Controls scope of work.
  • Communicates all project issues to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Reports issues to customers concerning project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.
  • Identifies, develops and communicates policies and procedures for continuous improvement, including project cost savings opportunities.
  • Organizes and maintains estimating project files in a clear and coherent manner.
  • Monitors and maintains current technical knowledge of piping, plumbing and sheet metal estimating, installation practices and procedures.
  • Assists with project turnover to Operations
  • Will help lead the estimating team by providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of Building Automation/Controls Experience required

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.

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