Senior HVAC Estimator – Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

Kelso Industries; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial projects. You will work with estimating leadership, operations, and project teams to evaluate scope, pricing strategies, constructability, scheduling, procurement risks, and execution plans to win profitable work.

Projects range from $250,000 to $20 million across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional sectors, delivered via hard bid, design-build,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC or mechanical estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, piping, ductwork, controls, and mechanical construction.
• Experience with design-build, negotiated, GMP, conceptual budgeting, and hard-bid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete estimates for commercial and industrial HVAC projects, including new construction, renovations, replacements, and design-build work.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Prepare conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, GMP, and hard-bid estimates.
• Partner with Operations and Project Management to review labor strategies, project schedules, constructability, and execution plans.
• Evaluate long-lead equipment, procurement strategies, and supply chain risks that may impact cost or schedule.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, risks, and value engineering opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope reviews.

Skills

HVAC estimating experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

QuoteSoft

Trimble AutoBid

FastPIPE/FastDUCT

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

Job description

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and industrial projects. You will work with estimating leadership, operations, and project teams to evaluate scope, pricing strategies, constructability, scheduling, procurement risks, and execution plans to win profitable work.

Projects range from $250,000 to $20 million across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional sectors, delivered via hard bid, design-build,