Strategic Mechanical Sales Engineer (Design‑Build)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Sales Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to develop mechanical construction solutions for commercial projects. You will combine engineering, estimating, and business development to move HVAC, plumbing, piping, and design-build work from concept through preconstruction.

The role emphasizes translating customer challenges into practical, cost-effective mechanical solutions while fostering long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales engineering, mechanical design, estimating, preconstruction, or business development within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, ductwork, plumbing, piping, and mechanical building systems.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, budgets, and technical proposals for commercial mechanical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop value-driven mechanical project solutions for existing and prospective customers.
• Create competitive advantages in negotiated and bid opportunities through value engineering and technical problem-solving.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and technical proposals for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects.
• Focus on design-build projects and complex mechanical opportunities requiring technical analysis and engineered solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact during the preconstruction and proposal-development phases.
• Review project requirements and ensure estimates, proposals, and technical recommendations are accurate and complete.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Estimating

Preconstruction

Business development

Customer relations

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Excel

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Sales Engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to develop mechanical construction solutions for commercial projects. You will combine engineering, estimating, and business development to move HVAC, plumbing, piping, and design-build work from concept through preconstruction.

The role emphasizes translating customer challenges into practical, cost-effective mechanical solutions while fostering long-term client relationships.