Mechanical Construction Estimator — Preconstruction & Budgets

Kelso Building Services; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kelso Building Services in Utah is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to join our preconstruction team. This role focuses on developing accurate project budgets for commercial and industrial mechanical systems, from conceptual planning through final bid submission.

You will review plans and specifications, perform detailed quantity surveys, and coordinate with operations, project managers, and engineering to ensure estimate accuracy.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of estimating experience in the construction industry.
• Experience estimating for commercial and industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with conceptual budgeting and detailed construction estimating.
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications to develop complete project proposals.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete cost estimates for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects from conceptual planning through final bid submission.
• Review plans, specifications, drawings, schedules, and contract documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity surveys for HVAC equipment, piping systems, ductwork, controls, insulation, and related mechanical components.
• Compile labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs into comprehensive project estimates.
• Prepare pricing packages for negotiated work, competitive bids, design-build opportunities, and preconstruction services.
• Evaluate project risks, constructability concerns, and scheduling considerations during the proposal phase.
• Coordinate with operations teams, project managers, field leadership, and engineering personnel to ensure estimate accuracy.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing and analyze proposals for scope coverage and value.
• Recommend cost-saving alternatives, value engineering concepts, and efficiency improvements where appropriate.
• Attend site walks, pre-bid conferences, and project review meetings as needed.
• Prepare bid summaries, proposal documents, scope clarifications, and management review packages.
• Support the transition of awarded projects through preconstruction and project startup activities.
• Maintain historical pricing databases and estimating records to support future project development.

Skills

Construction estimating

Blueprint interpretation

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Preconstruction collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

HVAC Technology degree

Tools

Estimating software

Electronic takeoff tools

Job description

Kelso Building Services in Utah is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to join our preconstruction team. This role focuses on developing accurate project budgets for commercial and industrial mechanical systems, from conceptual planning through final bid submission.

You will review plans and specifications, perform detailed quantity surveys, and coordinate with operations, project managers, and engineering to ensure estimate accuracy.