Estimator

As an Estimator with Bosch Building Technologies, your main responsibility will be to maximize the award of profitable contracts by leading estimating and bid administration activities. You will work closely with the Sales, Design, and Project Management team to ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality service.

Ideal candidates will represent Bosch Building Technologies in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client focused. A typical day could see you responding to an RFP, holding client meetings, working with project teams during installation, or planning for the closeout of a project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Prepare cost budgets based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant materials.
• Compute and communicate costs through analysis of labor, material, and time requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and PMO to develop cost estimates for labor and logistics and detailed BOM.
• Engage subcontractors to augment Bosch Bosch Building Technologies's areas of expertise to provide a complete solution.
• Obtain best product prices from manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinating bid proposal development with all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing networks.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• 1-3 years of estimating experience in the low voltage / structured cabling / data communications
• Experience in a technical sales role or quoting / estimator
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

PREFERRED   QUALIFICATION:

• Previous and progressive experience as an Estimator in the low voltage industry
• Experience estimating projects worth between $250K-$500K or larger
• Experience working with some or all the following systems is preferred:
  • Structured Cabling Systems – CommScope, Panduit, Belden, Corning, Siemon, Leviton
  • Fiber Optic Infrastructure – Single-mode / Multi-mode fiber, fiber splicing, OTDR testing, fusion splicing
  • Network Switching – Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Ruckus, HPE
  • Wireless Infrastructure – Ruckus, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti
  • Data Center Infrastructure – Racks, patch panels, cable management, ladder racks, containment systems
  • Copper Cabling – Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A installation, testing and certification (Fluke)Testing & Certification Tools – Fluke Networks, OTDR, cable certification tools
  • Pathway & Infrastructure Systems – Cable trays, conduits, ladder rack systems
• Experience in a technical sales role or system design would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and project / quoting software
• Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical, or equivalent
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: I n general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate 

Pay : $53,300.00 - $76,678.68 D.O.E

 

Company Info;

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products.

In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec has significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $900M in revenues and 3000 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status . Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call Show phone number to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.