Johnson Controls

Commercial HVAC Estimator

Johnson Controls$85K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent electrical industry experience
  • Minimum 5-8 years of project management with HVAC estimating experience
  • Solid understanding of building systems and operational processes
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Project
  • Strong procurement skills with a focus on construction and HVAC
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong English skills required
  • Ability to plan, balance, and adapt to changing environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement contact for branch office, developing installation cost models
  • Identify and select subcontractors for HVAC projects through relationship management and negotiation
  • Coordinate operational procurement activities ensuring compliance with company procedures
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies for efficient subcontract labor procurement
  • Collaborate with Sales on Subcontract Installation pricing during project development
  • Review subcontractor requirements and oversee all RFP processes
  • Establish and maintain effective supplier and internal customer relationships

Benefits

  • Competitive sales incentive plan based on project volume and margin
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs
  • Networking and growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning
  • Collaborative team environment fostering creative solutions
Full Job Description
What you will do
  • You'll be a dynamic person leading 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
  • As an organzied person with electrical or mechanical controls trade experience, you'll 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.
  • 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 Subcontractor Strategy
  • Review total Project SOW, qualify and clarify Subcontractor requirements
  • Utilize Estimating Tools to develop baseline Subcontractor 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

Required
  • Electrical industry equivalent experience or bachelor's degree
  • Experience in building systems or operational processes.
  • Works effectively with sales as well as in team settings
  • 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.


Preferred
  • Experience in design build construction and HVAC highly preferred


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and
experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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