Estimator- BAS (Building Automation System)

Damuth Trane (Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for 2024) is seeking a BAS Estimator.

Damuth Trane has provided comfort solutions for commercial, industrial, educational, government, and healthcare facilities since 1970. As the local Trane franchise, Damuth Trane represents a full line of HVAC equipment, service, controls and parts. Damuth Trane has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia since 2011.

A Day in the Life

Provide Damuth's 5-Star Experience to internal and external clients. Our commitment is to have our clients feel understood, respected, valued, impressed and championed during every interaction.

The Estimator will work closely with the Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Sales staff, subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure timely completion of a detailed cost estimate.

• Qualify jobs with Sales Staff to determine the level of estimate needed, (competitive, negotiated or flat specified).
• Responsible for creating cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.
• Utilize plans, specifications, and knowledge of controls/construction industry to analyze project needs and compiles detailed cost estimates.
• Perform preliminary engineering.
• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of controls materials to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
• Maintain competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.
• Develop the scope of work for sub-contractors.
• Optimize job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials/services.
• Coordinate controls equipment discounts with Southeast Territory Contracting Solutions Leader.
• Document work by maintaining files for each job.
• Responsible for holding job pre-bid meeting with Sales Staff and Sales Engineers to review scope, strategy, etc.
• Create detailed cost estimates including controller sizing charts, electrical estimates, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, points list, and system riser/sketches.
• Generate and distribute proposals.
• Maintain competitive advantage by staying current with company estimating tools.
• Conduct site visits with or without a salesperson to determine field conditions.
• Attend Transition Meetings and close-out meetings for jobs.
• Participate in team-oriented development of larger ESPC and other projects.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently, meeting required deadlines for all.
• Initiate work on projects without prompting or other outside motivators.
• Review bid boards (Dodge, Builder's and Contractor's Exchange, etc.) weekly and determine project opportunities and/or possibilities
• Maintain "BAS Bid Board" and coordinate with "System Solutions Sales Bid Board"
• Maintain Estimate Log and provides weekly updates for Team Leader.
• Maintain current pricing in Trane Estimator database through vendor correspondence.
• Obtain plans and specs as needed within 5 working days of decision to bid.
• Open to having work checked as well as helping to check the work of others.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Required - Associate's degree or equivalent from 2-year College or technical school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and 3 years HVAC and BAS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required - Knowledge of various HVAC products, systems, electronics, DDC Controls design and installation, and pneumatic controls
• Required - Working knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office products
• Required - Working knowledge of various CAD programs
• Required - 5 years' experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting blueprints, sketches, specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Special Skills

• Preferred - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Preferred - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Required - Ability to work without constant supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Ability to pass formal background check.
• Willing to travel locally as required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Mobility within the office and on job site

Other Requirements

• Ability to prove U.S. employment eligibility without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
  • DUI in the previous 5 years
  • Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Current automobile insurance providing liability coverage limits of at least $100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury, or $300,000 Combined Single Limit

What Differentiates Us

• We have been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for fourteen consecutive years.
• We want to do all we can to maintain the health of our community and continue to improve the living conditions.

• We offer an excellent benefits package with associates' interests in mind (Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability, 401k Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Laptop, PPE, weekly pay and more!)

How to Apply

Go to the following website and apply online:

If you do not have access to the internet, you may use the online resources at our main office. Please call Human Resources at (757) 558-0200 in advance to schedule an appointment to apply.

Damuth Trane is an at-will employer; employed associates and Damuth Trane are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause.

EOE including Disability/Vets, Drug Free Workplace

EEO Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.