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