Pre-Construction Estimator, Major Projects
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Electrician / Electrical Installation
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
_ This is a remote position for US based candidates. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. _
We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our Major Projects Teamand oursubcontractorbase.
As aPre-Construction Low Voltage Electrical Estimator, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned branch office partnering directly with our Major Projects Teamtodevelop accurate installation cost models for our projects. You will lead the development of installation costing and the identification and selection ofthird-partysubcontractorsthrough
Sub Contractor development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improved communication between the Major Projects Procurement Team,the branch offices and Operations/Installation Team.
- Weneed an organized individual with
Low Voltage Electricalinstallationtrade experience who will be able to develop, align, and implementmultipleinstallationsto deliver the most efficient methods for winning projects and to procure Subcontract labor and material.
This individual will coordinate all operational procurement activities,utilizing the systems, processes and procedures governing the procurementofsubcontract labor while ensuring compliance with BOS procedures and DOA(Delegation of Authority) requirements.
- Partnership with Sales during project development phase to own Subcon Installation pricing,determine Subcon Strategy, review total Project SOW, qualify and clarify Subcon requirements/Bid leveling,utilize Estimating Tools(potential estimates upwards to and above $10MM) to develop baseline Subcon Installation Pricing,
- Source all 3rd Party Sub Quotes,review Customer documents to ensure adequate provisions are in JCI contract to Subcontractors, develop,
- Host, Review all RFPs, establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Minimum 5 years Estimating experience
Prior experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), fire protection, and security systems strongly preferred
.Electrical industry equivalent experience(Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Supervisor,Estimator,Technician,or bachelor’sdegree) required.
Works effectively and directly with sales, Operations and in Team settings.
Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,and MS Project.
Electrical industry/installation knowledge a plus (Division 23, 25, 26, 27 and 28)
Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator,etc.)Procurement experience with a focus on construction/Low Voltage Electrical and services with experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge.
Experience utilizing estimating software (Procore, McCormick,Arch desk,Accubid,Bluebeametc.).
Able to complete take-offsto establish BOM and ROM for project installation requirements.
People Skills
- Candidate should have the ability to cooperate with people of varying levels both inside/outside the organization and interact with the team to establish…
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