Commercial Projects Estimator

Bray International, Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray Canada, Commercial Division in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Commercial Projects Estimator to drive sales growth by leading key projects, performing detailed valve take-offs, and providing technical recommendations to the Bray Canada sales team.

This role requires a degree or 3+ years in Commercial HVAC/data center industries, experience in controls contracting, and strong communication, scheduling, and CRM skills. A home office setup is required and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in Commercial HVAC/data center industries.
• Experience in controls contracting and building automation knowledge.
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans and specifications.
• Work with multi-discipline projects with timely turnaround.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Project management, process improvement and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Personable, approachable attitude with presentation skills.
• Technical aptitude and comfort with minimal administrative support.
• Attention to detail, conscientious, self-motivated and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Review project designs with the sales team to define objectives and deliver accurate estimates.
• Communicate with clients to clarify requirements and ensure project success.
• Create project quotations based on customer specifications and maintain CRM records (MSD365).
• Assist with developing value-engineered solutions for OEM customers with product management and data centre team.
• Create and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and prepare status reports.
• Be a trusted technical advisor to the team and support product launches.
• Educate clients on Bray Commercial's product offerings and conduct product presentations.

Skills

HVAC/ Data center experience

Controls contracting

Plan interpretation

Project management

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MSD365 CRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Bray Commercial Division is a leading provider of electronic control valves and actuators, driving innovation in the commercial building automation industry. We are looking for a dynamic Commercial Projects Estimator to join our team to leverage growth opportunities within our Bray Canada, Commercial Division.

Are you a professional with an entrepreneurial spirit? If so, this could be your ticket to a rewarding opportunity with a global company that is experiencing continual growth. Since Bray Commercial pursues a dynamic strategy, in which innovation is recognized and rewarded, we're wide open to new ideas that will motivate staff in the field, elevate our product offerings to new heights and allow us to dominate in the Commercial HVAC and Data Center markets across Canada.

Position Summary:

As the Commercial Projects Estimator, you will utilize your technical expertise and estimating acumen to drive sales growth by leading key projects, performing detailed valve take-offs and engineering reviews, and offering strategic technical recommendations to the Bray Canada sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project designs (plans/specifications), in collaboration with the sales team, to define project objectives and deliver accurate project estimates.
• Communicate with clients to clarify requirements and ensure project success.
• Create project quotations based on customer specifications and maintain records using CRM software (MSD365).
• Assist with the development of customized “value-engineered” solutions for our OEM customers by applying knowledge of their specific applications, Bray's wide range of products, and through collaboration with Bray Commercial Product Management and the Data Centre core team, to deliver cost-effective, unique, and competitive solutions.
• Create and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and prepare status reports, analyzing trends and resolving issues to ensure timely delivery and suggest corrective actions as needed.
• Be a trusted technical advisor to the team by maintaining a thorough understanding of existing product lines and providing support for the launch of future product lines.
• As a subject matter expert, assist the sales team to address customer needs by educating clients on Bray Commercial's product offerings, providing technical support, and conducting product presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in the Commercial HVAC and/or data center industries
• Experience in controls contracting with a comprehensive knowledge of building automation and DDC products and/or control valve and actuator knowledge is a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans and specifications
• Able to work with multi-discipline projects with a timely turnaround process
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and procedures
• Project management, process improvement and documentation skills are an asset
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A personable, approachable attitude with effective presentation skills and a collaborative approach to working with others
• Technical aptitude and comfort with minimal administrative support
• Attention to detail, conscientious, self-motivated and disciplined.

Additional Information:

• Must have suitable home office space
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,PowerPoint, and CRM (MSD365)
• Valid Driver’s License and personal automobile for business use.

Join Bray Controls Canada, Commercial Division, and be part of a company that values innovation and offers career development opportunities. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are ready to take your career to new heights, we’d love to hear from you!