Technical Proposals and Estimating Lead

Stellix Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

Unlimited Vacation Time

10 Paid Holidays

12 Paid Weeks Maternity Leave

Pet Insurance

401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Professional Development Reimbursement

Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Stellix Group is seeking a Technical Proposals & Estimating Lead in Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will develop cost estimates and support proposal efforts for engineering projects focused on control systems and automation. This role requires 3–8 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams. The position offers a salary between $75,000 and $100,000, along with competitive benefits including flexible spending accounts, unlimited vacation, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in control systems, automation, or related technical environment.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into scope and cost.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for control systems and automation projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scope.
• Translate customer requirements into clear scope and pricing.

Skills

PLC understanding

DCS knowledge

Automation systems expertise

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Estimating tools

ERP systems

Proposal management software

Job description

About Stellix

The Stellix Group of companies share a common mission of providing transformative solutions at the intersection of science and technology that enable our customers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future. Our unique portfolio of companies is focused on helping life sciences and industry manufacturers build, connect, and transform operations and IT to make real progress in breakthrough therapeutics, food, energy, and more.

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Weeks Maternity Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented professional with a background in control systems who is interested in focusing their career on estimating and technical proposal development. This role is well‑suited for individuals with hands‑on experience in automation or controls who want to transition into a more strategic, commercially focused position.

The Technical Proposals & Estimating Lead will be responsible for developing accurate cost estimates and supporting proposal efforts for engineering projects. This individual will leverage their technical knowledge to define scope, build pricing models, and ensure proposals are both competitive and technically sound.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for control systems and automation projects, including hardware, software, labor, and integration
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scope, assumptions, and technical solutions
• Translate customer requirements and technical specifications into clear scope, assumptions, and pricing
• Lead the estimating portion of proposal development and support overall proposal efforts as needed
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and validate assumptions
• Support development of proposal materials, including technical scope descriptions and pricing summaries
• Manage timelines for estimating inputs and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet proposal deadlines
• Conduct research and gather technical information necessary for proposal development
• Maintain and improve estimating tools, templates, and historical cost data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 3–8+ years of experience in control systems, automation, or related technical environment
• Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems
• Interest in transitioning into estimating, cost development, or proposal‑related work
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into scope and cost
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project scoping, estimating, or technical proposal development
• Familiarity with estimating tools, ERP systems, or proposal management software
• Background in system integration or capital project environments
• Experience in industries such as life sciences, energy, or manufacturing

This position will offer a salary between $75,000 and $100,000.

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Please Note: Stellix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.