Controls Automation Sales Estimator

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

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controls automation, HVAC, building automation, or a related field—estimating experience is strongly preferred
• 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
• Bringing an existing book of business is a plus but is not required