HVAC Estimator - Milwaukee, WI

K Komfort Heating & Cooling; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

K Komfort Heating & Cooling is seeking an HVAC Estimator based in our Grafton, WI office. You will develop labor, material, and subcontractor costs for complete project estimates across multiple markets, review drawings, and define HVAC scope while recognizing risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, vendor evaluation, and collaboration with design and project teams to price design-build and design-assist solutions.

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 experience

Strong communication skills

ability to read drawings

attention to detail

Education

Construction management

Mechanical engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: This role is based out of our Grafton, WI office.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Industry: HVAC / Mechanical Construction.

About Us

We are a fast-growing HVAC contractor operating throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Florida, and Texas, serving multi-family, commercial, K–12, municipal, hospitality, industrial, VA, warehousing/logistics, and other markets. Our company differentiates itself through strong project execution and internal engineering design capabilities, allowing us to successfully deliver design-build and design-assist projects.

With expansion plans across the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest, we are building a team of leaders who want to grow with the organization. We value professionals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an HVAC Estimator who will play a key role in pursuit of projects across different market verticals. This role supports both plan-spec and design-build opportunities, working closely with our design, project development, purchasing, and construction teams from the initial review through project turnover.

This position is ideal for a motivated professional with 2–10 years of experience who is eager to expand their technical expertise and grow into a future leadership role within a rapidly scaling organization. The ideal candidate combines strong take-off and pricing skills with sound judgement about scope, constructability, and risk. They are comfortable managing multiple deadlines, building relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, and taking ownership of their bids.

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.

Required 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field is helpful; relevant trade and estimating experience is equally valued.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas construction markets is a plus.
• Strong knowledge in AI-based estimating approaches, including Claude.
• Experience in Engineering Design of HVAC Construction Project Management is a plus.
• Based out of our Grafton, WI office.
• Travel requirement for this position is < 5%.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-provided life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Coming in 2027: Employer-provided Short Term Disability insurance.
• Growth-oriented work culture.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise,other than an “at will” relationship.