Remote HVAC Estimator – Design-Build Growth Role

K Komfort Heating & Cooling; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Short Term Disability coming 2027

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

K Komfort Heating & Cooling is seeking an HVAC Estimator who will drive project estimates across multiple market verticals while collaborating with design, purchasing, and construction teams. The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of experience, robust takeoff and pricing skills, and a track record of managing multiple bid deadlines.

This full-time role is remote but based in the Houston metro area, with light travel (<5%). You will coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, price design-build and plan-spec opportunities, and deliver clear estimate handoffs to project teams.

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 in our markets.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ability to manage competing bid deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for complete project estimates.
• Review drawings, specs and bid documents to define HVAC scope and risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, controls.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for coverage and qualifications.
• Prepare bid clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with design teams to price conceptual and design-build solutions.
• Participate in bid reviews and help establish pricing strategy with preconstruction leadership.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to validate labor assumptions and approaches.
• Prepare estimate handoffs communicating scope and budget to construction teams.
• Maintain organized estimate records and contribute to tools and data improvements.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Estimating software

HVAC equipment knowledge

Read drawings & specs

Microsoft Office

Bid deadlines management

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Communication skills

Education

Degree in construction management or mechanical engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

K Komfort Heating & Cooling is seeking an HVAC Estimator who will drive project estimates across multiple market verticals while collaborating with design, purchasing, and construction teams. The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of experience, robust takeoff and pricing skills, and a track record of managing multiple bid deadlines.

This full-time role is remote but based in the Houston metro area, with light travel (<5%). You will coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, price design-build and plan-spec opportunities, and deliver clear estimate handoffs to project teams.