Offer summary

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in estimating building automation or industrial controls projects (DDC, PLC, SCADA)., Strong knowledge of labor, materials, subcontractors, and automation platforms., Proven track record in leading and winning competitive bids in the $10M–$50M range., Proficient with modern estimating software, Excel, and emerging AI tools..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the full lifecycle of estimates and proposals for automation and power-monitoring scopes up to $50M.

Identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate with vendors, and recommend value engineering alternatives.

Collaborate with engineering, project management, and business development teams to present proposals to clients.

Package estimates for smooth transition to project teams and remain a resource throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Senior Estimator – Building Automation (Mission-Critical/Data Centers)

Work From Anywhere in the U.S. | Full-Time | Remote

Why DLB?

Competitive Pay (Often Above Market). We benchmark aggressively and reward expertise.
40 Years of Stability + Remote Freedom. Join a 400-person, coast-to-coast team that’s been engineering mission-critical facilities long before they were cool.
High-Impact Projects. Shape multi-million-dollar data-center builds that keep the digital world running.
Culture of Initiative & Innovation. We automate, optimize, and deliver differentiating results—every day.

What You’ll Do

Own Estimates & Proposals. Lead the full lifecycle—from RFP review to calibrated cost models—for automation and power-monitoring scopes up to $50 M.
Drive Value. Spot cost-saving ideas, negotiate with vendors, and recommend smart VE alternatives.
Collaborate & Present. Partner with engineering, PM, and BD teams; present clear, confident proposals to clients.
Streamline Processes. Leverage AI tools and historical data to sharpen accuracy and speed.
Hand-Off Like a Pro. Package estimates for seamless transition to project teams and stick around as the go-to resource.

Requirements

What You Bring

7+ yrs estimating building-automation or industrial-controls projects (DDC, PLC, SCADA).
Deep cost knowledge of labor, materials, subs, and automation platforms.
Proposal guru. You’ve led and won competitive bids in the $10 M–$50 M range.
Tech-forward. Comfortable with modern estimating software, Excel power-moves, and emerging AI tools.
Client-savvy communicator who can simplify the complex for execs and engineers alike.
U.S. work authorization and willingness to travel up to 20 % (mostly planned, rarely urgent).

Benefits

Life at DLB

100 % remote setup + virtual-first culture
Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and true work-life flexibility
Annual innovation bonus pool—get paid for great ideas
Professional development stipends & clear growth paths

Ready to own the estimate that wins the project? Apply now

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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