HVAC Estimator

Description:

Kept Companies is the largest self-performing commercial cleaning and maintenance company in the nation. With nine leading brands and over 100 locations nationwide servicing industries including restaurant, solar, retail, transportation, and supermarket. Kept Companies is the leading provider of commercial fleet washing, retail equipment refurbishing and sales, refrigeration, hood, coil and solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services.

The Commercial HVAC Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial new construction and design-build HVAC projects. This individual will review plans and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing, and develop detailed cost proposals that support successful project acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.

• Perform detailed HVAC quantity takeoffs for ductwork, piping, equipment, controls, and related systems.

• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.

• Develop complete bid proposals and project budgets.

• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope review meetings as required.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and operations personnel during the estimating process.

• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives.

• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records.

• Assist with project turnover meetings after successful contract awards.

• Monitor market trends, labor rates, and material pricing to ensure competitive bids.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience.

• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, including Rooftop Units, Split Systems, Chillers, Boilers, VRF Systems, Hydronic Piping, Sheet Metal Ductwork, and Building Automation Controls.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and mechanical schedules.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC estimating experience.

• Experience with FastEST, Trimble, QuoteSoft, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, or similar estimating software.

• Design-build estimating experience.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• Field experience in HVAC installation or service.

Compensation & Benefits (After 90 Days)

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

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