Bid Estimator – Building Management Systems (BMS) and Mission Controls Data Centers

Overview

Estimate BMS costs, prepare bids, support procurement for data center projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• tender review
• risk assessment
• vendor verification
• bill of quantities
• client liaison

Tasks

-Participate in pre-bid meetings, design workshops, and customer engagement sessions as the technical representative. -Assist with variations, re-costing, and pricing updates during the project lifecycle as needed. -Coordinate with engineering teams to clarify system architecture, control strategies, and equipment selections. -Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and scope of work to prepare detailed BMS cost estimates. -Produce accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost breakdowns. -Support the sales team with pricing strategies and tender clarifications. -Assess project risks, value engineering opportunities, and alternative design solutions to optimize costs. -Ensure clean project handoff by documenting all scope assumptions, design strategies, and client expectations. -Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and external partners. -Prepare technical and commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards. -Verify vendor technical compliance and pricing accuracy. -Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. -Present bid summaries and recommendations to management. -Generate bills of quantities, take-offs, and pricing schedules. -Provide cost-to-budget handover documents to project delivery teams after award.

Requirements

• bms
• epms
• niagara
• bacnet
• excel
• bid management

What You Bring

-Experience with CSI Division 25/26/27 scope. -Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems (HVAC controls, PLC/DDC controllers, sensors, networking, IoT integration). EPMS knowledge and experience is a plus -Familiarity with construction delivery models including design-build, design-assist, and integrated project delivery. -Ability to manage multiple bids with tight deadlines. -Strong communication and documentation skills. -Proficiency with estimation tools, Excel, and BMS design/engineering software (e.g., Niagara, BACnet tools, AutoCAD reading). -Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control system drawings. -Familiarity with Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, or similar controls/EPMS platforms in addition to BMS experience. -Experience working with OEMs, integrators, or electrical contractors in mission-critical verticals. -Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

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About Fti

-Founded in 1972, the company has grown into a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy. -Branded under EnTech Solutions™, Excellerate® and Faith Technologies®, it offers end‑to‑end services from assessment and engineering to manufacturing and installation. -Projects range from medical‑facility expansions and high‑voltage data‑center infrastructure to cheese‑plant and expo‑center electrical systems. -The company invests strategically in technology, venture capital (like TitletownTech), and product innovation to stay ahead.

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