Commercial HVAC Estimator
About The Position
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. As a Commercial HVAC Estimator, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned branch office partnering directly with our HVAC Controls Sales Organization to develop accurate installation cost models for our projects. You will lead the development of installation costing and the identification and selection of 3rd party subcontractors through supplier development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improved communication between the central procurement teams and the branch offices.
Requirements
- Electrical industry equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree
- Experience in building systems or operational processes.
- Works effectively with sales as well as in team settings
- Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project
- 5-8+ years as a project manager with estimating experience in the HVAC Controls construction or trades industry.
- Procurement experience with a focus on construction and/or HVAC equipment and services with experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge.
- Good PC / software knowledge/skills.
- Candidate should have the ability to cooperate with people of varying levels both inside/outside the organization and interact with the team to establish and achieve team goals and objectives.
- This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to express information/ideas in a professional manner to varying levels of people and customers.
- Strong English skills required.
- Ability to take actions, make informed decisions and generate ideas to improve overall business performance on key metrics directly motivated by this position.
- Ability to influence decisions & results even when all elements are not under the individual’s direct control.
- Ability to establish goals consistent with company objectives and to adapt plans to a changing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical industry / installation knowledge a plus. (i.e. Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator, etc.)
- Multi language capabilities preferred.
- Experience in design build construction and HVAC highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Partnership with Sales during project development phase to own Subcon Installation pricing
- Determine Subcontractor Strategy
- Review total Project SOW, qualify and clarify Subcontractor requirements
- Utilize Estimating Tools to develop baseline Subcontractor Installation Pricing
- Source all 3rd Party Sub Quotes
- Review Customer documents to ensure adequate provisions are in JCI contract to Subcontractors
- Develop, Host, Review all RFPs
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers
- Coordinate all operational procurement activities, utilizing the systems, processes and procedures governing the procurement of subcontract labor while ensuring compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
- competitive Sales Incentive Plan
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
