Project Development Estimator (Midwest Territory)
Remote - Midwest, IN, US
Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Development Estimator (PDE) is responsible for reviewing construction project plans and specifications for the primary purpose of producing damper actuator, control valve and sensor schedules to be utilized in developing project quotes. The Project Development Estimator will build productive business relationships working alongside Belimo District Sales Managers (DSM), Regional Sales Managers (RSM), and Regional Application Consultants (RAC). The Project Development Estimator will also have the opportunity to engage directly with customers on behalf of the Belimo sales team.
COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Project Development Estimator is part of the U.S. Contracting Sales team, reports to a Regional Sales Manager, and bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform a project “take-off” based on project design plans and specifications
- Provide completed take-off to DSM/RSM/RAC for quoting purposes
- Manage workload to meet bid deadline requirements
- Proactively search construction websites for plans and specifications, as guided by the RSM, to identify potential projects to pursue
- Work closely with DSM/RSM/RAC on project identification and qualification as well as product selection
- Develop a list of potential bidders based on project specifications and provide appropriate quotes for each bidder. Forward this information to the respective DSM to proactively pursue these projects.
- Collaborate with the Region’s inside sales resources (as well as external) to satisfy customer quoting requests, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 Years proven track record in a similar type position (estimating / project development)
- Experience working with and interpreting commercial construction documents (plans and specs)
- Strong technical aptitude. Experience in HVAC or related technical field.
- Strong organizational and inter-personal skills are required
- Self-starting personality is required to efficiently structure work schedule and work independently from a home office
- MS Excel, MS Word, and other basic computer skills.
Why employees choose Belimo?
- Health - Top of the line medical, dental and vision options for employees and their families
- Fantastic employee culture – Belimo employees bleed orange and truly live our company mantra “Together to the top!”
- Financials – On top of a competitive salary, employees at every level of the organization are eligible for an annual bonus and regular performance reviews. We also encourage all employees to participate in our employee stock plan, offering a 30% discount.
- Save for retirement – Belimo offers a competitive 6% company match on 401K contributions, which is immediately vested.
- Flexibility – Belimo offers a hybrid schedule for professional-office positions, allowing you more flexibility to spend time with your loved ones.
- Time Off – Belimo provides all employees vacation time, personal/sick time, and generous holiday offerings.
- Continuous Learning – Belimo pushes our employees to never stop learning. We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Diversity – Work with colleagues around the globe from Switzerland to Brazil to Shanghai.
- Professional Development – Belimo offers trainings throughout the year to further develop yourself personally and professionally, including a Trainee Program specifically geared towards recent graduates.
- Growth – Belimo is experiencing record growth! Many of our employees grow their careers with Belimo through internal advancement and choose to retire with us.
- Wellness – We offer all Danbury employees free access to our on-site fitness center effective their first day. We also offer a $300 annual incentive for meeting wellness-based goals.
- Give back – Belimo cares about local and global issues! We fundraise annually with an employer-match and coordinate paid volunteer days to support our local community.
- More Perks include quarterly employee-focused events, transparency with leadership, a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility which offers a full cafeteria, sit/stand desks, and all the free cappuccinos you can want!