BMS Estimation Engineer

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQs and BMS control schematics.
  • Prepare detailed BMS Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and quantity calculations.
  • Estimate controllers, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, valves, meters, control panels, gateways, software, licenses and accessories.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, engineering, programming, panel fabrication, installation, wiring, testing & commissioning, software, integration and labor costs.
  • Obtain and evaluate quotations from BMS manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Prepare technical and commercial quotations according to tender requirements.
  • Select suitable BMS products and approved-equivalent alternatives where permitted.
  • Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions and deviations.
  • Prepare comparison sheets and negotiate supplier pricing.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Design, Procurement, Project and Commissioning teams.
  • Assist with technical submittals, compliance statements and tender clarifications.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits when required.
  • Maintain estimation databases, rate sheets and historical project cost records.
  • Ensure accurate estimates and timely tender submissions.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE ✅ BMS / DDC / PLC-based control systems ✅ HVAC Controls & Building Automation ✅ AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, Chillers, Pumps & Cooling Towers ✅ Sensors, Actuators, Control Valves, Dampers & VFDs ✅ DDC Controllers & I/O Modules ✅ BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus & KNX ✅ Energy Meters & Third-Party System Integration ✅ BMS Workstations, Servers, Graphics & Software ✅ Control Panels & Field Wiring ✅ HVAC Control Schematics & Points Lists ✅ MEP/BMS Drawings & Specifications ✅ BOQ Preparation & Quantity Take-Off ✅ Cost Estimation, Pricing & Commercial Analysis

Desired Candidate Profile

• Technical Knowledge

  The candidate should have a good understanding of:

  • BMS/DDC/PLC-based control systems

  • HVAC controls and sequences of operation

  • AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and ventilation systems

  • Temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, CO₂ and other field sensors

  • Control valves, dampers, actuators, and variable-frequency drives

  • Digital and analog I/O requirements

  • DDC controllers and I/O modules

  • BMS networking and communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus, KNX, etc.

  • Energy meters and integration of third-party systems

  • BMS workstations, servers, graphics, software, and licenses

  • Control panels and field wiring

  • HVAC control schematics and points lists

  • Reading MEP/BMS drawings and specifications

  • BOQ preparation and quantity take-off

  • Costing, pricing, and commercial analysis

  Typical Estimation Process

  Tender Documents → Specification Review → Drawing Review → Point List / MTO → Equipment Selection → Supplier Quotations → Material Cost → Labor & Engineering Cost → Integration Cost → Overheads → Markup → Technical/Commercial Proposal

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

  • Typically 5 years of experience in BMS estimation, HVAC controls, building automation, or ELV systems.

  • Experience with commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferably AutoCAD.

  • Experience with BMS manufacturers/platforms is an advantage.

  Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills

  • Excellent knowledge of Excel and cost estimation

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Knowledge of HVAC and control systems

  • Supplier/subcontractor quotation analysis

  • Attention to detail

  • Commercial awareness

  • Tender management and deadline management

  • Technical report and quotation preparation

  • Communication and negotiation skills

  • Ability to coordinate with multiple departments

  • Estimation accuracy

  • Tender submission within deadlines

  • Compliance with project specifications

  • Accuracy of material quantities and costing

  • Reduction of scope omissions and commercial risks

  • Supplier quotation turnaround time

  • Successful handover of awarded projects

  • Accuracy of estimated versus actual project costs