Director, Engineering

Bosch Building Technologies – Director, Engineering About Robert Bosch GmbHHeadquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.Job SummaryAt Bosch Building Technologies, Inc., we are committed to driving operational excellence through smart, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions. We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a team of estimators and engineers in designing, quoting and engineering solutions in support of our sales teams and operations teams. This position is ideal for a technically adept, business-savvy professional who thrives on leading a team to solving problems, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable value to the organization and our customers.ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDevelop and execute the long-term strategic roadmap for Estimating and Engineering in alignment with company goals.Oversee workforce planning and talent development to support growth and scalability of the team. Assess staffing levels and workloads for the estimating and engineering teams.Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and cooperation to achieve business goals and objectives.Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams of estimators and engineers.Report on staff performance, product performance and project design trends.Assist Senior Leadership in developing and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the department.DeliveryProvide oversight for all estimating and engineering activities for the team.Establish and maintain best practices for prioritization of requests and deliverables.Provide support and escalation for estimating and engineering efforts to ensure accuracy and timeliness of completion.Define standards for estimating and engineering efforts including system architecture, design and costing methodologies, and overall best practices.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, industry standards and manufacturer specifications.Cross-Functional AlignmentCollaborate with Operations and PMO to ensure estimating and engineering outputs align with profitability goals and project requirements.Partner with Operations leadership to define best practices and establish technical skill competencies for install, service and programming roles.Partner with procurement on vendor strategies and pricing structures.Engage with Sales on team throughput, prioritization of requests and opportunity support needs.Participate in department planning and strategic initiatives.Technical InnovationStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and share insights with the broader department.Educate the Team, on new, and evolving technologies that affect our industry and our designs.Interface with manufacturers and partners on new technologies, technical issues, product resources.Required Qualifications10+ years of experience in low voltage technology integration.5+ years of experience in estimating, engineering as well as supervising/managing a team. Strong understanding of business operations, particularly in engineering, sales, and service delivery environments. Deep expertise in technical design, estimating and engineering.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams. Strong leadership and management capabilities to support the organization and the team.Preferred QualificationsManufacturer CertificationsIndustry Certifications – PSP, CPP, CTS-D, RCDD, CISSP, PMPExperienced in the use of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and other design toolsKnowledge of NEC Code and low voltage systemsPhysical DemandsIn general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet) Working ConditionsIn general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction. Driving to customer sites is required Limited overnight travel may be required Additional InformationCompensation: $125,000 - $175,000 (DOE)Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessaryTravel Requirements: Some travel requiredBenefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401K w/ company match Life/AD&D/LTD Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance  Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThis company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.California Privacy NoticeCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.