HVAC Controls Estimator (Remote)

LVI Associates • Full-time • Remote (Boston, MA, US) • $120,000 - $160,000 / year • 13h ago

Role Summary

An opportunity for an experienced HVAC Controls Estimator to join a specialist building automation organisation delivering complex, high-value projects in critical environments. This role has a strong focus on data centre work, offering full remote working with no travel, and the chance to take ownership of technically detailed estimates within a specialist team.

About the organisation

This organisation is an established building automation and controls specialist with a strong presence in mission critical projects. Their portfolio is heavily weighted towards data centres, where system resilience, uptime, and precise environmental control are essential. They are known for maintaining high engineering standards, investing in their people, and providing long-term career development within technically challenging environments.

Role responsibilities

Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for HVAC controls and building automation projects, with a strong focus on data centre environments
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation for complex critical infrastructure
Develop bills of materials, labour allocations, and fully costed proposals
Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive and accurate pricing
Collaborate closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment
Evaluate project risks, identify value engineering opportunities, and optimise cost efficiency
Support bid submissions with clear, structured, and professional documentation
Participate in internal tender reviews and client discussions where required
Maintain up to date knowledge of market rates, systems, and emerging technologies within the data centre sector

Required experience and skills

Minimum 5 years of estimating experience within HVAC controls, BMS, or building automation
Strong technical understanding of BAS and BMS systems, including control strategies and system architecture
Proven experience estimating within critical or mission critical environments
Solid understanding of MEP drawings and specifications
High attention to detail with strong commercial awareness
Confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Additional or desirable experience

Direct experience working on data centre projects is strongly preferred
Experience within other critical environments such as pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, or cleanrooms is also valuable
Exposure to highly resilient systems and redundancy strategies typical in mission critical design
Experience supporting value engineering on technically complex bids

Systems and technologies

Building Management Systems and Building Automation Systems
DDC controls and associated field devices
Protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
Exposure to platforms such as Distech, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, or Tridium based systems

Location, travel, and working pattern

This is a fully remote position with zero travel requirements.

If you are an experienced HVAC Controls Estimator with a strong background in data centre or other mission critical projects, and are looking for a fully remote role with technical depth, we encourage you to apply.