Commercial HVAC Estimator — Preconstruction & Bids

Kelso Building Services; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kelso Building Services seeks a detail-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator to support preconstruction and project development. You will evaluate opportunities, prepare cost projections, and help win profitable HVAC projects across commercial settings.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing digital takeoffs, budgeting labor/materials, and collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate pricing and successful project execution.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HVAC Estimating

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Drawings Review

Microsoft Office

Vendor Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Kelso Building Services seeks a detail-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator to support preconstruction and project development. You will evaluate opportunities, prepare cost projections, and help win profitable HVAC projects across commercial settings.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing digital takeoffs, budgeting labor/materials, and collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate pricing and successful project execution.