We are looking for an Estimator / Inside Sales support associate that will help the Building Automation sales team in estimating and kicking off projects with our project team efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate should have experience in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)/ Building Management Systems (BMS) and /or HVAC Building Control Systems projects or related HVAC and/or electrical experience.

An outline of daily duties will regularly include, but are not limited to the following items:

Estimating Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops detailed scope based on design-build scope or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels.
• Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, and vendor/sub-contractor quotes.
• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
• Project Estimation: capturing costs such as material and labor.
• Proposal Writing: effectively and succinctly communicating in report or presentation format the value proposition MMC extends to customers. This includes any procurement steps required to ensure successful delivery of the end product.
• Contacting Customers: calling, emailing, and visiting all existing and potential contractors, engineers and owners that MMC does business with to be the face of the company.
• Project Follow Up: calling, emailing, visiting, seeking out all potential bidders for project award information leading up to and including closing the deal.
• Subcontract Procurement: scoping the job competitively with electrical and other trades
• Project Kickoff and Turn Over Meetings: presenting both the technical and intangible features of a project to the operations team. Ensuring that there has been a true passing of the torch right from the beginning of the job.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma. Two year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred. An undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies is excellent but not required.
• Experience and expertise including but not limited to:
• An understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products.
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to develop selling skills, which may include books, seminars or training classes.
• MMC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefit package for this important position. MMC’s benefit package includes:
• Competitive Salary and PTO policy,
• Group health and dental insurance, short term disability and life insurance,
• HSA and flexible spending plans,
• 401(k) with employer match and generous company profit sharing.

About the Company:

MMC is an industry leading mechanical, electrical, and technology contractor located in the Twin Cities. We provide innovative construction and service solutions for medium and large-scale commercial projects. MMC is built on integrity and with its customer-first model, delivers commitment and a strong partnership for each customer. MMC offers mechanical and electrical construction; engineering, design and estimation; building automation, controls and system integration; building technologies and systems; fabrication; preventative maintenance and 24/7 service. With our many capabilities and more than 40 years of experience and proven success, MMC is the single-source mechanical contractor our customers trust and rely on. Our growth and expanding disciplines makes MMC a very exciting place to work, offering endless career opportunities for the motivated people on our team. This is a tremendous opportunity for a motivated person.