Estimator, Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists

JOB TITLE: Estimator

REPORTS TO: Director of Estimating

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE:
November 6, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator is responsible for developing sales proposals and cost estimates for Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) for our customers and partners. The Estimator works with the team to identify and provide reliable solutions for all commercial and technical issues that arise to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

The Estimator will support both large and small projects independently, while coordinating their work with the rest of the team. The Estimator is responsible for opportunities from the bidding and concept stages to the award and execution transition stages.

The successful Estimator is a critical thinker with the ability to understand customer specifications and standards, system integration, and calculations in support of BHS control and electrical design and installation.

• Ability to stay current with our customer’s standards and specifications
• Working knowledge of typical codes and standards associated with BHS controls programming, design and electrical installation on a state and national level.
• Perform estimating duties associated with the development of proposals for opportunities in BHS.
• Reads architectural, mechanical, electrical and technical drawings and has a basic understanding of BHS.
• Draft quality proposals and cost estimates for BHS estimates.
• Track and report on the progress of their assigned work to the bid manager.
• Identify customer requirements within their documentation and identify and record requirements discussed/clarified to understand and identify all requirements whether documented, verbal, implied or implicit to define a solution that best fits the customer’s needs and price.
• Prepares for and participates in hand-off meetings with professional delivery initiating the proposal efforts for all and answering questions about the opportunity.
• Record cost metric information and maintain estimating database
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders/Customers effectively
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• Office setting and field locations.
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Travel up to 10%

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive typing/data entry

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 40 hours per week in the office. Nights and weekends required as needed to meet bid proposal deadlines.

It is the policy of Control Touch Systems to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Control Touch Systems will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Excellent internal and external communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, have an acute attention to detail, the ability to receive direction and be a high-energy team player with the ability to work independently, as well as in a group environment.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed for meetings and work non-business hours based on project bidding needs.
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in business needs and ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business from an accredited university/college
• 0-3 years of experience in related field
• Legally authorized to work in the United States