Sr. Sales Estimator

Carrier • Wallingford, CT

2d • $79,000 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Automated Logic, we don’t just price equipment; we architect the financial and technical foundations of smarter buildings. As a Senior Sales Estimator, you are the strategic anchor of our estimating process, driving accuracy on our largest, most complex building challenges and ensuring our proposals are as competitive as they are innovative. You will not only deliver high confidence estimates but also mentor junior team members, optimize estimating workflows, and serve as the primary bridge between Sales, Engineering, and Operations to maximize our win rate and project profitability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or completion of an accredited trade or technical school program
• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC, or Building Controls.
• 3+ years of direct, hands-on estimating experience for commercial BAS or mechanical controls projects, including experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints, MEP drawings, control schematics, and bid specifications.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Skilled in modern estimating software and CRM tools to drive efficiency.(e.g., Salesforce, MileStone, Bluebeam, Accubid, or proprietary ALC tools)
• Ability to present ideas and strategies clearly to leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working directly with owner-direct sales and plan/spec construction channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for both owner-direct and construction-based projects, covering hardware, software, and labor.
• Deep dive into control schematics and bid documents to accurately define project scope and eliminate risk.
• Create detailed scope letters and proposals that offer the best value-engineered options for our customers.
• Solicit and qualify pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring we have the best support in the market.
• Partner with Sales leadership and Operations to align our pricing strategies with market conditions and business objectives.
• Provide clear, accurate documentation and participate in turnover meetings to set our execution teams up for success.
• Coach junior estimators on takeoff techniques, risk assessment, and standardizing estimating templates.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED