About this role
Job Title : Controls Estimator
Job Location : Nashville, TN
Operating Company: REA Controls, LLC
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary: $70,000 - $120,000
About:
To analyze project requirements, develop accurate cost estimates for building automation projects, and support the sales and project management teams in bidding work competitively and profitably.
REA HVAC - A member of the AIR Control Concepts (https://www.aircontrolconcepts.com/) family.
With over five decades of service to the HVAC community. REA is built on a foundation of strong relationships, integrity, and service to the customer, service to the community, and partnerships with quality manufacturers that are the leaders in the industry.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review plans, specifications, and addenda for control system scope
- Develop detailed takeoffs of controllers, devices, panels, and wiring
- Prepare accurate labor and material estimates for installation
- Coordinate with engineers to clarify scope and sequences of operation
- Request and analyze vendor/supplier pricing
- Build and maintain estimating templates and cost databases
- Prepare bid packages and proposals in coordination with sales
- Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs
- Track and document assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
- Support project managers during project handoff to ensure budgets align
- Monitor actual project costs vs. estimates for future accuracy improvements
- Maintain awareness of labor rates, productivity benchmarks, and industry trends
- Anything required to meet the needs of the customer
Benefits :
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
- Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
Air Control Concepts & REA HVAC are Equal Opportunity Employers.