Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Conti LLC is seeking a Controls Automation Sales Estimator to support growth in the Detroit and Maumee markets. The role combines business development and estimating, including developing customer relationships, managing the sales cycle, preparing proposals, and completing takeoffs and scope reviews.
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 full sales cycle from initial outreach through project award
- Maintain organized, professional follow-up and communication — written and verbal
- Build long-term relationships with owners, engineers, facility managers, and general contractors
- Generate quotes and proposals for controls automation projects ranging from smaller one-off service work up to $20M+ large-scale projects
- Perform material takeoffs and scope reviews using Bluebeam and Excel-based estimating templates
- Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents accurately
- Collaborate with the internal team to ensure estimates reflect scope, budget, and project requirements
- Maintain clear paper trails and documentation throughout the estimating and proposal process
Skills
- 2–5 years of experience in controls automation, HVAC, building automation, or a related field
- Background in controls, automation, or manufacturing environments is highly relevant
- Proficient in Bluebeam and Excel; ability to work within provided estimating templates
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and specifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills — this role requires polished, professional client-facing interaction as well as the ability to produce well-organized written correspondence and proposals
- Self-motivated and able to manage a remote work schedule with accountability and independence
- Comfortable working across a diverse project portfolio including data centers, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, municipalities, and mixed-use
- Estimating experience is strongly preferred
- Bringing an existing book of business is a plus
Benefits
- Vehicle stipend and gas card
- The 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 real room to develop
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