Controls Project Specialist

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family. 

Position Purpose

Bid, estimate and design controls systems related to Bassett Mechanical projects. Position will also provide customer support for currently installed systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Estimate controls system installations and start-up for construction projects.
• Help with design of Building Automation & Controls installations including KMC, Niagra, Carrier and Bassett4Sight. 
• Assist with creation of sequences of operations, wiring diagrams, flow charts, point lists, and system specifications for controls projects.
• Size and select controls equipment necessary for each controls project.
• Assist with creation of operations and maintenance manuals for all controls projects. 
• Manage and assess project leads by meeting with the customer, gathering project information, and evaluating the requirements of the opportunity, along with our capabilities and capacity. 
• For any controls project leads, assist with the development of the project design approach and project execution plan, estimating, and proposal: make effective sales presentations, and address questions and objections, tapping into technical and other internal resources as needed, to provide an effective solution.
• Use CRM system to actively manage opportunity pipeline. 
• Provide technical advice for construction project engineers and managers on controls systems.
• Provide project management for replacement or retrofit projects.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Building Automation & Controls Department to discuss current and future project opportunities. 
• Aggressively manage follow-up on submitted quotes and close sales. 
• For controls projects executed and delivered, act as the primary point of contact at project close out to ensure customer expectations were met. 
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Preferred experience in controls systems bidding, sales and design experience.
• Technical knowledge and experience in Building Automation and Controls/HVAC a plus. 
• Interest in technical sales. 
• Sales experience a plus. 
• Ability to interpret drawings, equipment, and job conditions. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with standard computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Direct Reports

• None