Estimator - Building Automation
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description: Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking BAS Estimator to join our amazing culture in our Calgary, AB location. In this role, you will support the sales team by analyzing project requirements, specifications, and technical documents to understand scope, risks, and deliverables. You will participate in site walks, bid plan take offs, estimates and design build projects. You will support the pre-bid review and sales to operations turnover process.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results. You are a problem solver with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality work. You thrive on tackling challenging, large-scale projects and are eager to grow your skills. You are collaborative and technically skilled.
Who We Are
With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. Our company is built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service-based systems integrator. We take pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for large-scale RFPs, greenfield projects, and complex scopes within targeted vertical markets.
Analyze project requirements, specifications, and technical documents to understand scope, risks, and deliverables.
Operate as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Convergint’s core building automation systems.
Participate in interactions with vendors and qualification of potential new solutions contributing to our standard product line card of offerings.
Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure estimates reflect accurate costs, resources, and timelines.
Participate in site walks, pre-bid meetings, and technical discussions to fully assess project needs and unique requirements.
Source pricing from vendors, subcontractors, and partners for materials, labor, and services to meet project specifications.
Work closely with team members, providing mentorship and guidance on estimating tools, processes, and standards.
Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities to provide innovative solutions.
Work with installation teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of estimates.
Apply industry knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
Track project costs, potential risks, and margins to optimize pricing strategies.
Stay updated on building automation technology, industry standards, and product pricing.
Ensure estimates align with company pricing strategies and market competitiveness.
Assist in managing the estimating process to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with program objectives.
Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities As Requested Or Required.
What You’ll Need
3-5 years of experience in estimating, project management, or system design within the building automation industry
Ability to read and analyze construction documents, drawings, specifications, and technical scopes.
Experience with the construction bid/tendering process and formal RFP/RFQ processes
Proficiency in estimating software, Bluebeam, Excel, and project collaboration tools.
Knowledge of materials, labour costs, and subcontractor coordination
Ability to identify risks, recommend value engineering solutions, and ensure profitability goals are met.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
Product-specific certifications preferred: Tridium, Honeywell, Schneider EBO, Distech.
Field experience (Installation and Service) is considered an asset.
Requirements
Education: Degree, trade school, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years in estimating, project management, or system design within the building automation industry
Work Environment
The position is primarily office based with occasional site visits and travel to other CTC locations across Canada.
Company Benefits And Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities can realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
Employer contribution to RRSP.
Work environment committed to safety.
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
And much more…
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates for large-scale building automation projects by analyzing project documents, assessing risks and scope, and sourcing pricing from vendors and subcontractors. Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and project teams; participate in site walks and bid reviews; and support accurate, competitive estimates and consistent estimating processes.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of experience in estimating, project management, or system design in the building automation industry, along with the ability to interpret construction documents and experience with bid and formal RFP/RFQ processes. A degree, trade school, or equivalent experience is required; proficiency with estimating software, Bluebeam, and Excel is expected, while Tridium, Honeywell, Schneider EBO, or Distech certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Building Automation Estimating
- Construction Document Analysis
- Bid And Tendering Processes
- RFP And RFQ Processes
- Cost Estimation
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Excel
- Vendor And Subcontractor Coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Value Engineering
- Project Cost And Margin Tracking
- Project Collaboration
- Communication
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Benefits
- Company Holidays And Paid Time Off
- Medical And Dental Benefits
- Employer RRSP Contribution
- Safety-Focused Work Environment
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Salary And Compensation Plan
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Sales
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Building Automation Systems
- BAS
- Estimating
- Cost Estimates
- RFP
- RFQ
- Construction Documents
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Bid And Tendering Process
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Excel
- Tridium
- Honeywell
- Schneider EBO
- Distech
- Site Walks
- Pre-Bid Meetings
- Design-Build Projects
- Vendor Pricing
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Value Engineering
- Risk Assessment
- Project Cost Tracking
- Margin Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sales-To-Operations Turnover
- Installation
- Service
- Building Automation Technology