Controls Automation Sales Estimator (BAS)

Conti LLC • Orlando, FL

7d • Remote

About The Position

Conti LLC is seeking a Controls Automation Sales Estimator to support growth in the Florida market. The position is split evenly between business development and estimating, combining customer-facing relationship building and sales-cycle ownership with end-to-end estimating and takeoff work. The role involves independently managing a remote-first schedule, meeting clients, attending site visits and customer or industry events, and preparing estimates and proposals for controls automation projects ranging from small service work to projects exceeding $20 million. The estimator works with Conti’s Controls Sales team and internal colleagues to ensure proposals accurately reflect project scope, budget, and requirements. An existing book of business is not required.

Conti LLC is a specialty contractor serving markets including data centers, commercial high-rises, municipalities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, mixed-use developments, and commercial construction. Its Controls Automation Division delivers projects in commercial and process environments. The position is based in Orlando, Florida, with office access available, and offers a flexible, remote-first work environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience is strongly preferred.
• Background in controls, automation, or manufacturing environments is highly relevant.
• An existing book of business is a plus but is 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 through 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 one-off service work to large-scale 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 project scope, budget, and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed