Estimator (BAS / HVAC)

Bosch Building Technologies LLC•Wilmington, NC

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations. Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions. Job Summary: As an Estimator with Bosch, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service. Ideal candidates will represent Bosch in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, meeting with sales team members, working with service and project teams during installation, or working with clients to identify scope requirements.

Requirements

2+ years of inside sales / estimating experience for BMS (Building Management Systems) systems - Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
An understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products.
Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies is excellent but not required
4+ years of inside sales / estimating experience for BMS (Building Management Systems) systems
Field Experience in BMS

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, Honeywell, Tridium, Encelium and new product lines Climatec may acquire in the future.
Project Cost Estimation: capturing costs such as material and labor
Subcontract Procurement: scoping the job competitively with electrical and other trades
AutoCAD Submittal Drawings: procuring design assist and final design submittal drawings for Climatec, Contractor Customers and Engineers
Site Visits: driving to potential work sights and field engineering a system when plans are not available.
Proposal Writing: effectively and succinctly communicating in report or presentation format the value proposition Climatec extends to customers. This includes any procurement steps required to ensure successful delivery of the end product.
Contacting Customers: calling, emailing, and visiting all existing and potential contractors, engineers and owners that Climatec does business with to be the face of the company.
Contract Document Management: tracking down all the plans and specifications, maintaining a record of all addenda and scope changes, archiving information and summaries for project turn-over to operations.
Project Management Assistance: being a liaison between operations and customer or contractor for coordination, particularly as it pertains to potential for new or recurring work.
Project Turn Over Meetings: presenting both the technical and intangible features of a project to the operations team. Ensuring that there has been a true passing of the torch right from the beginning of the job.
Other Duties As Assigned.