HVAC Estimator - Design-Build Bids

K Komfort Heating & Cooling; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short Term Disability (2027)

Job summary

K Komfort Heating & Cooling is seeking an HVAC Estimator to drive cost developments for plan-spec and design-build projects. You will collaborate with design, purchasing, and construction teams from review to turnover, shaping pricing strategies and risk assessment.

Ideal candidates have 2–10 years of experience, strong take-off skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while maintaining accuracy. This role is based out of our Tampa, FL office.

Qualifications

• HVAC estimating experience, preferably with a mechanical contractor.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital takeoff tools.
• Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, sheet metal, piping, controls, and installation methods.
• Experience estimating various project types from the markets we operate in.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ability to manage competing bid deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, designers, and construction teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for complete project estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define HVAC scope and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, and related HVAC components.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, confirming scope coverage and qualifications.
• Prepare bid clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with the internal design team to price conceptual and design‑build solutions as they develop.
• Participate in bid reviews and help establish pricing strategy with preconstruction leadership.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field leaders to validate labor assumptions and construction approaches.
• Prepare estimate handoffs that clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and budget to the construction team.
• Maintain organized estimate records and contribute to improvements in estimating tools, cost data, and processes.

Skills

HVAC Estimating

Team collaboration

MS Office

Takeoffs

Education

Construction management degree

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Digital takeoff tools

Excel

Job description

K Komfort Heating & Cooling is seeking an HVAC Estimator to drive cost developments for plan-spec and design-build projects. You will collaborate with design, purchasing, and construction teams from review to turnover, shaping pricing strategies and risk assessment.

Ideal candidates have 2–10 years of experience, strong take-off skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids while maintaining accuracy. This role is based out of our Tampa, FL office.