Automation Estimator

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

College Coach

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an Automation Estimator to accurately price controls materials, systems, and services for a complete building automation system. You will determine costs, analyze customer requirements and craft quotation strategies to win proposals.

The role requires knowledge of mechanical systems and HVAC controls, experience in estimating for commercial building automation, and strong communication skills to liaise with buyers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or HVAC experience.
• 2+ years’ experience estimating/selling in commercial building automation/HVAC.
• HVAC Take-Off estimating experience a plus.
• Broad understanding of Mechanical systems (Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers) and HVAC Controls Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and construction plans.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with energy management solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn internal systems.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Self‑starter with ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Strong negotiating and organizational skills; manage orders through manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Price controls materials, systems, and services for building automation.
• Determine costs and formulate quotation strategies.
• Analyze customer requirements and sources to develop winning quotations.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering and Sales to meet customer needs.
• Identify cost/availability of materials and prepare estimates for quotations.
• Utilize estimating documents and programs to generate bill of material and labor estimates.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and support order closure.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal proprietary systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Automation Estimator will be responsible for the accurate pricing of controls materials, systems, and services for a complete and functional building automation system. Direct responsibilities will include determine costs, analyze customer requirements, and formulate quotation strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Can determine costs associated with large scale mechanical project without the use of drawing, plans or specifications.


• Understand and have a working knowledge of various codes (Mechanical Code and local municipal codes).


• Understand and have a working knowledge of Title 24 and OSHPD requirements.


• Have a working knowledge of BACnet, LON, and Modbus networks and their architecture.


• Actively gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimate by talking directly with the buyer, the end user, vendors, and other sources of information.


• When available, interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements as the basis of formulating quotation strategies.


• Ability to work with Estimating, Engineering and Sales Departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy for every quotation.


• Identify optimum cost/availability of materials acceptable to the customer and prepare material and labor estimates used in the quotation process.


• Learn to effectively utilize all estimating documentation and electronic programs in preparation of the bill of material and labor estimate for all quotations.


• Capable of prioritizing tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or HVAC experience.


• 2 + years’ experience estimating/selling in commercial building automation/HVAC.


• HVAC Take-Off estimating experience a plus.


• Overall broad understanding of all types of Mechanical systems (Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, etc.) and HVAC Controls Systems, including building automation network architecture.


• Capable of communicating effectively with others both verbally and in writing.


• Experience with energy management solutions.


• Proficient in using Microsoft Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as capable of learning and managing internal proprietary systems.


• Strong technical writing skills, ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans is required for success.


• The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail and excellent teamwork.


• Must be a self-starter who can effectively prioritize tasks and work independently.


• This position requires strong negotiating and organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner, follow up through order closure, and management of the order throughout the manufacturing process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $115,000 per year

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.