Controls Automation Sales Estimator

Conti Electric Inc • Sterling Heights, MI

22d • Remote

About The Position

Conti LLC is seeking a Controls Automation Sales Estimator to support growth in the Detroit and Maumee markets. The role is split evenly between business development and estimating. The position involves building customer relationships, attending client meetings and events, and managing estimates and takeoffs from start to finish. It is suited to a self-starter who can independently manage a remote work schedule and help identify and pursue business opportunities. The role reports to the Division Director and works closely with the existing Controls Sales team.

Conti LLC is a specialty contractor serving markets such as data centers, commercial high-rises, municipalities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, mixed-use developments, and commercial construction. The Controls Automation Division delivers projects ranging from $300,000 to more than $20 million.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in controls automation, HVAC, building automation, or a related field; estimating experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel, including the ability to work with provided estimating templates.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional client interactions and organized correspondence and proposals.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage a remote work schedule independently and accountably.
• Comfort working across project types including data centers, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, municipal, and mixed-use projects.

Nice To Haves

• Background in controls, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• An existing book of business; not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and develop new customer relationships in the Detroit and Maumee markets.
• Meet with clients, attend site visits, and represent Conti LLC at customer dinners and industry events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales cycle, from initial outreach through project award.
• Maintain organized, professional written and verbal follow-up and communication.
• Build long-term relationships with owners, engineers, facility managers, and general contractors.
• Generate quotes and proposals for controls automation projects, from smaller service work to projects exceeding $20 million.
• Perform material takeoffs and scope reviews using Bluebeam and Excel-based estimating templates.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents.
• Collaborate with the internal team to ensure estimates reflect scope, budget, and project requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation and paper trails throughout the estimating and proposal process.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Vehicle stipend and gas card.
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established, multi-division specialty contractor.
• Mentorship and support from experienced leadership.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment with office access available.
• Diverse and high-profile project portfolio with room to develop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed