Remote Controls Automation Sales Estimator — Grow & Bid

Conti Electric Inc; Michigan; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Vehicle stipend and gas card

Remote-first work environment

Office access available

Mentorship and leadership support

Job summary

Conti LLC’s Controls Automation Division seeks a Sales Estimator to drive growth in Detroit and Maumee. This 50/50 role blends business development with estimating, involving client meetings, dinners, and end-to-end takeoffs and proposal development. You will manage the sales cycle while also owning the estimating process.

You’ll report to the Division Director and collaborate with the sales team. The role supports a remote-first environment with Ohio office access and opportunities across data

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controls automation, HVAC, or related field, with estimating experience preferred.
• Background in controls, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Bluebeam and Excel; comfortable with estimating templates.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction documents, and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication for client-facing work.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a remote schedule.
• Diverse project exposure including data centers, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, municipalities, and mixed-use.
• 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
• 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Remote work independence

Self-motivated

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Conti LLC’s Controls Automation Division seeks a Sales Estimator to drive growth in Detroit and Maumee. This 50/50 role blends business development with estimating, involving client meetings, dinners, and end-to-end takeoffs and proposal development. You will manage the sales cycle while also owning the estimating process.

You’ll report to the Division Director and collaborate with the sales team. The role supports a remote-first environment with Ohio office access and opportunities across data