Controls Estimator

IKM Building Solutions Controls Estimator Job Summary

We provide commercial HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, advanced BAS and energy services to clients across Wisconsin. Our expertise extends into a full range of industries – from healthcare and manufacturing to education, government, financial institutions, and more.

Location:

Madison or Milwaukee. Position Type:
Full-Time | Local Travel Required | FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and problem‑solving? Join our dynamic team as a Controls Estimator and help shape the future of building automation and control systems.

We offer a professional environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Ready to grow your career in construction? Apply now and join a team that values learning, collaboration, and quality work.

• Preparing detailed proposals and cost estimates
• Reviewing construction documents and identifying scope
• Performing takeoffs using specialized software
• Soliciting pricing from vendors and subcontractors
• Attending pre-bid meetings and site inspections
• Supporting change order pricing and project turnover
• Maintaining estimating systems and BIM/design setups
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success

• Proven experience in controls estimating
• Ability to interpret technical specs, plans, and contracts
• Broad understanding of controls construction

• Tech‑savvy:
  Estimating software, Microsoft Office, FTP (training available)
• Strong communicator:
  Clear, professional verbal and written skills
• Trustworthy:
  Handles confidential information with integrity
• Organized:
  Prioritizes tasks and maintains attention to detail

• Primarily office‑based with occasional job site visits
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Job sites may include exposure to noise, particles, and mechanical equipment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, Disabled, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy
.