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Inside Sales Support / Estimator (BAS)

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About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

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 will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The Inside Sales Support Estimator supports the sales and operations teams by designing BAS control solutions, preparing project takeoffs and cost estimates, and coordinating vendor and subcontractor pricing. This role partners with contractors, engineers, and internal teams to develop accurate proposals, select control system components, and ensure smooth project handoff from preconstruction through execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Systems Controls Design:
    • Product Selection: choosing the correct sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc. with the best performance/cost ratio that meets the product specifications and project needs.
    • Network Design: Alerton, Distech, Honeywell, Tridium and new product lines Bosch Building Technologies may acquire in the future.
  • Design/Build Assistance: surveying a building and creating the best design to accomplish what the customer needs
  • Project Takeoff & Cost Estimation: creating job mark-ups and capturing all costs such as material, labor, & installation
  • Subcontract Procurement: contacting installation partners & product vendors for quotes prior to bid deadlines
  • Contractor Interaction: willing to have correspondence through calls, email, & virtual meetings with MEP design engineers, mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, and/or installation sub-contractors for project coordination, pricing, or RFI discussions
  • Pre-bid Meetings: lead internal meetings with sales and other team members to review and finalize estimated costs prior to bid due date
  • Proposal Writing: support sales team with bid proposal preparation
  • Document Management: maintaining project folder structures on Bosch Building Technologies’ Server to include downloading construction plans and specifications, job takeoffs, maintaining a record of all addenda and scope changes, archiving information and summaries for project turn-over to operations
  • Project Turn Over Meetings: being an active part of discussions for both the technical and intangible features of a contracted project to the engineering & operation teams
  • Site Visits: driving to potential work sites to gather information to assist in engineering a system when plans or other documentation may not otherwise be readily available
  • Other Duties As Required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma.
  • Minimum 1 year experience Estimating, Designing, or Installing in the Building Automation and/or Mechanical industry.
  • Minimum 1 year of Commercial HVAC experience.
  • Understanding of basic computer systems, including the MS Office Suite of products.
  • Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Experience in project cost estimation, including material and labor costs.
  • Understanding of mechanical systems.
  • Understanding of mechanical systems control design.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years Estimating in the Building Automation and/or Mechanical industry and/or Commercial HVAC experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies.
  • Experience with control systems, including familiarity with Tridium, Distech, Honeywell, and /or Alerton control systems.
  • Knowledge of product selection for sensors, valves, materials, end devices, etc.
  • Bluebeam, BidTracer, or similar construction takeoff software experience.
  • Advanced understanding and experience with mechanical systems controls design.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in network design, particularly with Alerton, Honeywell, Tridium and Distech.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding sequences of operation.
  • Experience in proposal writing, effectively communicating value propositions to customers.
  • Experience in conducting project turn-over meetings, ensuring a smooth transition to the operations team.

Physical Demands:

In 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 in English, (i.e. 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
  • Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

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
  • Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
  • Driving to customer sites is required
  • Limited overnight travel may be required

Additional Information:

  • Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
  • Travel Requirements: up to 100%
  • Benefits:
    1. Medical
    2. Dental
    3. Vision
    4. Flexible Spending Accounts
    5. 401K w/ company match
    6. Life/AD&D/LTD
    7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
    8. Employee Assistance Program
    9. Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

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