Remote Controls Automation Sales Estimator

Conti Electric Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend and gas card

Remote-first work environment

Mentorship and leadership

Job summary

Conti LLC in the Controls Automation division seeks a Controls Automation Sales Estimator to drive growth in Detroit and Maumee. The role is 50/50 between business development and estimating, requiring you to build client relationships and own the takeoff process from start to finish.

You will report to the Division Director, work remotely with occasional office access, and participate in client dinners and events.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controls automation, HVAC, building automation, or a related field.
• Background in controls, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Bluebeam and Excel; ability to work within estimating templates.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional client-facing interaction.
• Self-motivated with remote work schedule management.
• Comfortable with diverse project portfolio including data centers and healthcare.
• Bringing an existing book of business is a plus but not required.

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.

Skills

Controls automation

HVAC

Building automation

Estimating

Blueprints reading

Client communication

Remote work

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Conti LLC in the Controls Automation division seeks a Controls Automation Sales Estimator to drive growth in Detroit and Maumee. The role is 50/50 between business development and estimating, requiring you to build client relationships and own the takeoff process from start to finish.

You will report to the Division Director, work remotely with occasional office access, and participate in client dinners and events.