Pre-Construction Commercial HVAC Estimator

What you will do

We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our field offices and our supplier base! As a Commercial HVAC Estimator, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned branch office partnering directly with our HVAC Controls Sales Organization to develop accurate installation cost models for our projects. You will lead the development of installation costing and the identification and selection of 3rd party subcontractors through supplier development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improved communication between the central procurement teams and the branch offices.

How you will do it

We'll need an organized individual with electrical or mechanical controls trade experience who will be able to develop, align, and implement several different supply chain strategies to deliver the most efficient methods for branch offices procure subcontract labor from suppliers to deliver the solutions we promise our customers. This individual will coordinate all operational procurement activities, utilizing the systems, processes and procedures governing the procurement of subcontract labor while ensuring compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements.

Key functions of this role include:

• Partnership with Sales during project development phase to own Subcon Installation pricing

• Determine Subcon Strategy

• Review total Project SOW, qualify and clarify Subcon requirements

• Utilize Estimating Tools 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

What we look for

• Electrical industry equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience in building systems or operational processes.

• Experience in design build construction and HVAC highly preferred

• Works effectively with sales as well as in team settings /// displays leadership.

• Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project

• 5-8+ years as a project manager with estimating experience in the HVAC Controls construction or trades industry.

• Electrical industry / installation knowledge a plus. (i.e. Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator, etc.)

• Procurement experience with a focus on construction and/or HVAC equipment and services with experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge.

• Good PC / software knowledge/skills.

• Interpersonal 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 and achieve team goals and objectives.

• Communication - This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to express information/ideas in a professional manner to varying levels of people and customers. Strong English skills required. Multi language capabilities preferred.

• Initiative/Execution/Motivation - We're also looking for someone with the ability to take actions, make informed decisions and generate ideas to improve overall business performance on key metrics directly motivated by this position.

• Ownership/Commitment - A great candidate will have the ability to influence decisions & results even when all elements are not under the individual’s direct control.

• Planning/Balance - Candidate should have the ability to establish goals consistent with company objectives and to adapt plans to a changing environment.

What else you'll get

Encouraging team environment and add to that a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package starting on day 1, which includes medical, dental & vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and the ability to build a career path with multi-faceted opportunities.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - 134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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