Commercial HVAC Estimator - Preconstruction & Bids

Energy Jobline ZR; Ogden (UT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Kelso Building Services is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator to support our growing preconstruction and project development efforts. This role focuses on evaluating project opportunities, preparing accurate cost projections, and assisting our team in securing profitable commercial HVAC projects.

The ideal candidate reviews project documents, performs digital takeoffs, and develops labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, labor factors, and estimating fundamentals.
• Experience using estimating software, takeoff tools, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare cost estimates for commercial HVAC installations, renovations, system replacements, and design‑build projects.
• Review architectural, mechanical, and engineering drawings to identify project requirements and scope.
• Perform digital takeoffs for air distribution systems, HVAC equipment, controls, piping, insulation, and related components.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets to support accurate project pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and vendor pricing information.
• Create conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and final bid packages.
• Analyze project specifications and determine potential cost impacts, exclusions, or scope gaps.
• Work with project managers and field personnel to verify construction methods and estimate assumptions.
• Assist in preparing proposal narratives, budget summaries, and scope clarification documents.
• Recommend alternative equipment selections and cost‑effective solutions when applicable.
• Participate in job walks, pre‑bid meetings, and customer discussions as needed.
• Support awarded projects by providing estimating documentation during project turnover.
• Maintain historical pricing information and estimating databases for future opportunities.

Connaissances

Estimating fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Formation

Technical HVAC/building systems education

Outils

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Kelso Building Services is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator to support our growing preconstruction and project development efforts. This role focuses on evaluating project opportunities, preparing accurate cost projections, and assisting our team in securing profitable commercial HVAC projects.

The ideal candidate reviews project documents, performs digital takeoffs, and develops labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets.