Experienced Mechanical Estimator — Commercial & Industrial

Kelso Building Services; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kelso Building Services seeks an Experienced Mechanical Estimator to support commercial and industrial construction. This role requires strong estimating expertise and the ability to balance cost, risk, and schedule.

Join a growing organization committed to quality, innovation, and long-term success. The candidate will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, develop labor and material pricing, collaborate with project teams to deliver competitive proposals and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating mechanical construction projects.
• Experience pricing commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Background preparing estimates for both design-build and plan-and-specification projects.
• Proven ability to perform detailed takeoffs and develop comprehensive project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, and project documents to determine scope requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for mechanical systems including HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, insulation, and related components.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing to support accurate project budgets.
• Create estimates for negotiated, hard bid, design-build, and design-assist projects.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, scheduling concerns, and constructability issues during the preconstruction phase.
• Work closely with project managers, operations personnel, engineers, and field teams to develop estimating strategies.
• Solicit, review, and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative solutions that improve project efficiency and cost performance.
• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project review discussions as required.
• Prepare estimate summaries, bid proposals, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Assist with project handoff activities following contract award.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and bid records.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Preconstruction planning

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree in related field

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

MS Office

Job description

Kelso Building Services seeks an Experienced Mechanical Estimator to support commercial and industrial construction. This role requires strong estimating expertise and the ability to balance cost, risk, and schedule.

Join a growing organization committed to quality, innovation, and long-term success. The candidate will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, develop labor and material pricing, collaborate with project teams to deliver competitive proposals and