What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Level 5 position at Basepoint Building Automations?
At Basepoint Building Automations, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the belief that technology should make buildings — and the people in them — perform at their best.
We are Problem-solvers. Innovators. Builders. Collaborators. Technicians. Engineers. Thinkers. Learners. Leaders. We’re passionate about turning complex systems into simple, sustainable solutions that make a real impact.
We believe in teamwork, continuous learning, challenging projects, and celebrating success together. Sound like you? We’re looking for a Estimator in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area.
Job Summary
The Building Automation Estimator – Level V is an enterprise‑level expert capable of handling any project complexity. This role shapes Basepoint’s estimating philosophy and supports the most advanced, specialized, or high‑risk pursuits.
Responsibilities
Basepoint was built on the belief that the best companies are owned by the people who show up every day to do the work. As an employee-owned building automation company, we approach every project with a long-term mindset, shared accountability, and pride in doing the work right. Our people are owners, which means higher standards, stronger teamwork, and a long-term mindset. When the company succeeds, we all succeed—and that shows up in how we work every day. When you join Basepoint, you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping build something you own.
We are Problem-solvers. Innovators. Builders. Collaborators. Technicians. Engineers. Thinkers. Learners. Leaders. We’re passionate about turning complex systems into simple, sustainable solutions that make a real impact.
We believe in teamwork, continuous learning, challenging projects, and celebrating success together. Sound like you? We’re looking for a Estimator in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area.
Job Summary
The Building Automation Estimator – Level V is an enterprise‑level expert capable of handling any project complexity. This role shapes Basepoint’s estimating philosophy and supports the most advanced, specialized, or high‑risk pursuits.
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership on estimating risk, pricing, and market dynamics.
- Solve complex or unprecedented estimating challenges.
- Mentor Principal and Senior Estimators.
- Drive innovation in estimating tools, governance, and methodology.
- Support extraordinary or mission‑critical pursuits.
- Operates with near‑autonomy.
- Influences enterprise‑level risk and pricing decisions.
- Collaborate with engineering to confirm system architecture, control strategies, and technical scope prior to bid submission.
- Participate in internal scope reviews and estimate turnover meetings to ensure clarity and completeness.
- Coordinate with project management teams during awarded project handoffs to validate scope, budget, and assumptions.
- Serve as a consistent estimating contact for mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, and equipment suppliers.
- Support long-term industry relationships through responsiveness, accuracy, and technical credibility—without ownership of sales or account management.
- Attend selected partner meetings, pre-bid walkthroughs, and post-bid reviews when appropriate.
- Stay current on building automation platforms, HVAC systems, controls hardware, energy codes, and estimating best practices.
- Monitor market pricing trends, labor assumptions, and vendor costs to support competitive and accurate estimates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Accuracy of assigned takeoffs and estimate components
- Timeliness and quality of estimating support
- Completeness and organization of bid documentation
- Responsiveness to internal team and partner requests
- Demonstrated growth in estimating and technical proficiency
- 10 years of advanced estimating experience.
- Ability to travel 40% of the time. Approx. 4-6 times per month.
- Subject‑matter expert level technical authority.
- Associate degree or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, HVAC, or a related technical field preferred; or equivalent experience.
- Interest in building automation, HVAC controls, or construction estimating.
- Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents with training.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and estimating software.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal team members and external vendors.
- Willingness to learn Basepoint estimating standards and processes.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel daily to client locations and work sites
- Level 1: Sedentary Work
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional walking and/or standing on uneven and/or unimproved surfaces
- Occasional travel to partner offices, project sites, or Basepoint locations.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at time
Basepoint was built on the belief that the best companies are owned by the people who show up every day to do the work. As an employee-owned building automation company, we approach every project with a long-term mindset, shared accountability, and pride in doing the work right. Our people are owners, which means higher standards, stronger teamwork, and a long-term mindset. When the company succeeds, we all succeed—and that shows up in how we work every day. When you join Basepoint, you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping build something you own.