Commercial HVAC Estimator - Preconstruction & Design-Build

Air Comfort Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 21 days holiday pay & PTO

401k with 50% company match

Paid professional & personal develop.

Company-sponsored family outings &

Referral incentive program

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced commercial HVAC estimator to strengthen our estimating and preconstruction capacity. This hands-on role involves developing budgets, takeoffs and competitive estimates for projects ranging from $50,000 to $10 million.

You will review drawings, collaborate with owners, GCs, engineers and suppliers, and guide preconstruction activities to ensure accurate scope and cost assumptions. Five+ years of estimating experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience preferred; practical field, PM or engineering experience valued.
• Proven commercial HVAC/mechanical estimating experience and knowledge of airside, refrigerant, piping, hydronic systems, mechanical equipment and installation methods.
• Experience with design-build/design-assist and/or plans-and-specifications estimating; ability to manage complex estimates and deadlines.
• Estimating software and Excel proficiency; QuoteSoft, FastDUCT, and Bluebeam experience helpful.
• Strong communication, sound judgment and collaborative problem solving across estimating, project management and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop conceptual budgets, detailed takeoffs and competitive estimates for commercial HVAC projects, including labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Review drawings, specifications and field conditions; identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, schedule constraints and risks.
• Work with owners, GCs, engineers and suppliers on design-build/design-assist concepts, alternatives and value engineering.
• Solicit and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations; prepare proposals, inclusions, exclusions and supporting estimate files.
• Coordinate with project management and field operations at award to explain scope, cost assumptions, procurement needs and project risks.
• Support agreed-upon preconstruction and startup activities, including equipment coordination and resolution of estimate/design questions, with clear accountability for project execution remaining with project management.
• Use actual project outcomes and feedback to improve estimating assumptions, processes and teamwork.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Budgeting

Communication

Excel

Design-build

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

QuoteSoft

Bluebeam

FastDUCT

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced commercial HVAC estimator to strengthen our estimating and preconstruction capacity. This hands-on role involves developing budgets, takeoffs and competitive estimates for projects ranging from $50,000 to $10 million.

You will review drawings, collaborate with owners, GCs, engineers and suppliers, and guide preconstruction activities to ensure accurate scope and cost assumptions. Five+ years of estimating experience preferred.