Pre-Construction Estimator (Major Projects)
About The Position
Johnson Controls is looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our Major Projects Team and our subcontractor base. As a Pre-Construction Low Voltage Electrical Estimator, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned branch office partnering directly with our Major Projects Team to develop accurate installation cost models for our projects. You will lead the development of installation costing and the identification and selection of third-party subcontractors through Subcontractor development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improved communication between the Major Projects Procurement Team, the branch offices and Operations/Installation Team. This is a remote position for US based candidates. How you will do it: We need an organized individual with Low Voltage Electrical installation trade experience who will be able to develop, align, and implement multiple installations to deliver the most efficient methods for winning projects and to procure Subcontract labor and material. This individual will 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 (Delegation of Authority) requirements. Key functions of this role include: Partnership with Sales during project development phase to own subcon Installation pricing, determine subcon Strategy, review total Project SOW, qualify and clarify subcon requirements/Bid leveling, utilize Estimating Tools (potential estimates upwards to and above $10MM) to develop baseline subcon 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.
Requirements
- Electrical industry equivalent experience (Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, Estimator, Technician, or bachelor’s degree)
- Works effectively and directly with sales, Operations and in Team settings
- Electrical industry/installation knowledge a plus (Division 23, 25, 26, 27 and 28) Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator, etc.)
- Procurement experience with a focus on construction/Low Voltage Electrical and services with experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge
- Experience utilizing estimating software (Procore, McCormick, Arch desk, Accubid, Bluebeam etc.)
- Able to complete take-offs to establish BOM and ROM for project installation requirements
- Ability to travel
Responsibilities
- Partnership with Sales during project development phase to own subcon Installation pricing
- determine subcon Strategy
- review total Project SOW
- qualify and clarify subcon requirements/Bid leveling
- utilize Estimating Tools (potential estimates upwards to and above $10MM) to develop baseline subcon 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
Benefits
- competitive salary
- outstanding benefits package starting on day one, which includes medical, dental & vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and the ability to build a career path with multi-faceted opportunities
- competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
