Mechanical Service Project Estimator

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• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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The Mechanical Project Estimator is part of Building Technology & Solutions business at Johnson Controls. You will work with the sales team and estimate HVAC mechanical projects for our customers throughout North America. You will travel with the sales team to customer sites to present projects to customers. Under general direction, you will participate as a member of the Service Project Development & Estimating Team to achieve department and project objectives.

You will lead engineering, process or estimating tasks during detailed development of projects. You will perform high level analysis, focused on the components of the sale. You will support engineering, process or estimating tasks during solution design or during detailed development on large complex projects. You will establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects.

• Provide technical, process or estimating support to management during project design or proposal phase. Assist as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
• Lead or support detailed estimating of projects. Validate assumptions made during project design or proposal phase. Build a detailed cost estimate and scope of work for assigned projects in conjunction with Operations and Sales. Assist in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents. Utilize / develop specialized functional expertise as a project development team member.
• Play an active role in leading cross-functional teams in the development of specific components of the sale.
• Perform detailed estimating analysis to quantify cost savings or other cost benefits. Assist in technical or financial benchmarking as needed. Lead in the development of cost baselines.
• Perform on-site data collection at customer facilities required to perform estimating detailed development tasks.
• Assist in presentations of proposals as required.
• Participate in transition meetings with Operations and Sales to ensure project scope and objectives, timeline and customer requirements are properly understood.

• Use standard Johnson Controls estimating and development processes and tools in performing tasks
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as facility mid-level technical managers
• Remain current with relevant estimating and development standards and practices
• May provide post-contract design review support
• May provide job cost analysis
• Participate in relevant professional organizations
• Work to secure relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering license)
• Promote and adhere to Johnson Controls safety policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field as appropriate
• Six years of experience in building systems or operational processes
• Entry level function-specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Fundamentals of Engineering Certification for Engineering related roles, etc.)
• Experience in design build construction and HVAC highly preferred
• Possess strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects. Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility systems
• Works effectively in team settings and demonstrates leadership
• Has good written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations
• Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project

Salary range: $89,000 - $124,000. This role offers a competitive bonus plan and benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.