Estimator - Building Automation Systems

about Climatec

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation - delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec's strategic business partners include the world's leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

about Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch's operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Systems Controls Design:

• Product Selection: choosing the correct sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc. with the best performance/cost ratio that meets the product specifications and project needs.

• Network Design: Alerton, Distech, Honeywell, Tridium and new product lines Climatec may acquire in the future.

• Project Takeoff & Cost Estimation: creating job mark-ups and capturing all costs such as material, labor, & installation

• Subcontract Procurement: contacting installation partners & product vendors for quotes prior to bid deadlines

• Contractor Interaction: willing to have correspondence through calls, email, & virtual meetings with MEP design engineers, mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, and/or installation sub-contractors for project coordination, pricing, or RFI discussions

• Pre-bid Meetings: lead internal meetings with sales and other team members to review and finalize estimated costs prior to bid due date

• Proposal Writing: support sales team with bid proposal preparation

• Document Management: maintaining project folder structures on Climatec Server to include downloading construction plans and specifications, job takeoffs, maintaining a record of all addenda and scope changes, archiving information and summaries for project turn-over to operations

• Project Turn Over Meetings: being an active part of discussions for both the technical and intangible features of a contracted project to the engineering & operation teams

Skills & Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of DDC Controls System Estimating.

• Building Automation Industry Experience.

• Commercial HVAC Experience.

• Minimum of a high school diploma.

• 3+ years of experience Estimating in the Building Automation industry.

• 1+ years of Commercial HVAC experience.

• Experience with control systems, including familiarity with Tridium, Distech, and /or Alerton control systems.

• Understanding of basic computer systems, including the MS Office Suite of products.

• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Experience in project cost estimation, including material and labor costs.

• Understanding of mechanical systems control design.

• Knowledge of product selection for sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years Estimating in the Building Automation industry.

• 2+ years of Commercial HVAC experience.

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies.

• Bluebeam, Bid Tracer construction takeoff software experience.

• Advanced understanding and experience with mechanical systems controls design.

• Advanced knowledge and experience in network design, particularly with Alerton, Honeywell, Tridium.

• Proficiency in creating AutoCAD submittal drawings for design assist and final design.

• Experience in proposal writing, effectively communicating value propositions to customers.

• Experience in conducting project turn-over meetings, ensuring a smooth transition to the operations team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be able to lift and carry drawings, personal computers, material, etc.

Company Provided Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Disability Coverage (LTD/STD)

• 401K w/ company match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

Application Process:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.

Additional Information:

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email to *** or call *** to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.