Commercial HVAC Estimator
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We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all bullet points exactly as given (maybe slight rephrase? Should preserve meaning). We'll copy them.
Let's extract bullet points.
Key Responsibilities list:
- Prepare cost estimates for commercial HVAC installations, renovations, system replacements, and design-build projects.
- Review architectural, mechanical, and engineering drawings to identify project requirements and scope.
- Perform digital takeoffs for air distribution systems, HVAC equipment, controls, piping, insulation, and related components.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets to support accurate project pricing.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and vendor pricing information.
- Create conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and final bid packages.
- Analyze project specifications and determine potential cost impacts, exclusions, or scope gaps.
- Work with project managers and field personnel to verify construction methods and estimate assumptions.
- Assist in preparing proposal narratives, budget summaries, and scope clarification documents.
- Recommend alternative equipment selections and cost-effective solutions when applicable.
- Participate in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer discussions as needed.
- Support awarded projects by providing estimating documentation during project turnover.
- Maintain historical pricing information and estimating databases for future opportunities.
Required Qualifications list:
- Experience estimating commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, labor factors, and estimating fundamentals.
- Experience using estimating software, takeoff tools, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and profitability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Experience list:
- Background working for an HVAC contractor, mechanical contractor, design-build firm, or construction company.
- Knowledge of commercial building codes, industry standards, and mechanical regulations.
- Experience supporting preconstruction planning and project budgeting efforts.
- Familiarity with value engineering, conceptual estimating, and cost forecasting.
- Technical education, certifications, or coursework related to HVAC, construction management, engineering, or building systems.
Technical Knowledge list:
- Commercial HVAC equipment and systems.
- Rooftop units, split systems, and packaged equipment.
- Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology.
- Ductwork fabrication and installation practices.
- Hydronic piping and mechanical distribution systems.
- Building controls and automation systems.
- Heating and cooling plant equipment.
- Energy-efficient HVAC solutions and retrofit strategies.
Benefits / Why Join sections:
From "Why Join Kelso Building Services?":
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunity to work on diverse commercial HVAC and mechanical projects.
- Supportive team environment with experienced industry professionals.
- Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Stable, expanding organization focused on quality, innovation, and customer success.
From "Why Join Kelso Industries?":
- Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
- Here You Will Experience Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
- Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
- Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
- Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we should include these bullet points as list items under Benefits. However some are sentences with colon. We'll keep as list items.
Pay: The posting mentions "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." Also "Competitive Compensation & Benefits". So we can put a paragraph: "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." Maybe also mention "You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being." That's more benefits. But Pay section should be about compensation. We'll include a short paragraph: "Competitive compensation." Could also include "You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions". But that's also benefits. To avoid duplication, maybe Pay section just says "Competitive compensation." However we need to preserve all substantive information; we shouldn't lose detail. If we put that sentence only in Benefits, we might lose mention of compensation. But Benefits already includes "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." and later "Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being." So compensation is mentioned there. So we could omit Pay section entirely, as compensation is covered under Benefits. But rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Benefits is stated, so we include Benefits. Pay is also stated (competitive compensation). However we could still include Pay but risk duplication. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine compensation into Benefits and not create a separate Pay section if it's thin. Since compensation is mentioned within Benefits, we can omit Pay. The rule says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state compensation, but we already have Benefits section that includes compensation. If we omit Pay, we are not creating a Pay section, which is fine. The instruction does not require we must include Pay if compensation mentioned; just says don't create it unless posting actually states them. It's optional. So we can omit Pay to keep fewer sections.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only.
Structure:
About the role
As a Commercial HVAC Estimator, you will review project documents, analyze scope requirements, and prepare pricing for a variety of HVAC construction, retrofit, and tenant improvement projects. You will play an important role in identifying project risks, evaluating solution options, and helping position projects for long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for commercial HVAC installations, renovations, system replacements, and design-build projects.
- Review architectural, mechanical, and engineering drawings to identify project requirements and scope.
- Perform digital takeoffs for air distribution systems, HVAC equipment, controls, piping, insulation, and related components.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets to support accurate project pricing.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and vendor pricing information.
- Create conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and final bid packages.
- Analyze project specifications and determine potential cost impacts, exclusions, or scope gaps.
- Work with project managers and field personnel to verify construction methods and estimate assumptions.
- Assist in preparing proposal narratives, budget summaries, and scope clarification documents.
- Recommend alternative equipment selections and cost-effective solutions when applicable.
- Participate in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer discussions as needed.
- Support awarded projects by providing estimating documentation during project turnover.
- Maintain historical pricing information and estimating databases for future opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience estimating commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, labor factors, and estimating fundamentals.
- Experience using estimating software, takeoff tools, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and profitability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all bullet points exactly as given (maybe slight rephrase? Should preserve meaning). We'll copy them. Let's extract bullet points. Key Responsibilities list: - Prepare cost estimates for commercial HVAC installations, renovations, system replacements, and design-build projects. - Review architectural, mechanical, and engineering drawings to identify project requirements and scope. - Perform digital takeoffs for air distribution systems, HVAC equipment, controls, piping, insulation, and related components. - Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets to support accurate project pricing. - Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and vendor pricing information. - Create conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and final bid packages. - Analyze project specifications and determine potential cost impacts, exclusions, or scope gaps. - Work with project managers and field personnel to verify construction methods and estimate assumptions. - Assist in preparing proposal narratives, budget summaries, and scope clarification documents. - Recommend alternative equipment selections and cost-effective solutions when applicable. - Participate in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer discussions as needed. - Support awarded projects by providing estimating documentation during project turnover. - Maintain historical pricing information and estimating databases for future opportunities. Required Qualifications list: - Experience estimating commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, or related building systems projects. - Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents. - Strong understanding of construction costs, labor factors, and estimating fundamentals. - Experience using estimating software, takeoff tools, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously. - Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and profitability. - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred Experience list: - Background working for an HVAC contractor, mechanical contractor, design-build firm, or construction company. - Knowledge of commercial building codes, industry standards, and mechanical regulations. - Experience supporting preconstruction planning and project budgeting efforts. - Familiarity with value engineering, conceptual estimating, and cost forecasting. - Technical education, certifications, or coursework related to HVAC, construction management, engineering, or building systems. Technical Knowledge list: - Commercial HVAC equipment and systems. - Rooftop units, split systems, and packaged equipment. - Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology. - Ductwork fabrication and installation practices. - Hydronic piping and mechanical distribution systems. - Building controls and automation systems. - Heating and cooling plant equipment. - Energy-efficient HVAC solutions and retrofit strategies. Benefits / Why Join sections: From "Why Join Kelso Building Services?": - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. - Opportunity to work on diverse commercial HVAC and mechanical projects. - Supportive team environment with experienced industry professionals. - Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities. - Stable, expanding organization focused on quality, innovation, and customer success. From "Why Join Kelso Industries?": - Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. - Here You Will Experience Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways. - Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable. - Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day. - Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being. - Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we should include these bullet points as list items under Benefits. However some are sentences with colon. We'll keep as list items. Pay: The posting mentions "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." Also "Competitive Compensation & Benefits". So we can put a paragraph: "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." Maybe also mention "You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being." That's more benefits. But Pay section should be about compensation. We'll include a short paragraph: "Competitive compensation." Could also include "You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions". But that's also benefits. To avoid duplication, maybe Pay section just says "Competitive compensation." However we need to preserve all substantive information; we shouldn't lose detail. If we put that sentence only in Benefits, we might lose mention of compensation. But Benefits already includes "Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits." and later "Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being." So compensation is mentioned there. So we could omit Pay section entirely, as compensation is covered under Benefits. But rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Benefits is stated, so we include Benefits. Pay is also stated (competitive compensation). However we could still include Pay but risk duplication. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine compensation into Benefits and not create a separate Pay section if it's thin. Since compensation is mentioned within Benefits, we can omit Pay. The rule says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state compensation, but we already have Benefits section that includes compensation. If we omit Pay, we are not creating a Pay section, which is fine. The instruction does not require we must include Pay if compensation mentioned; just says don't create it unless posting actually states them. It's optional. So we can omit Pay to keep fewer sections. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits. Now we need to output HTML fragment only. Structure:
About the role
As a Commercial HVAC Estimator, you will review project documents, analyze scope requirements, and prepare pricing for a variety of HVAC construction, retrofit, and tenant improvement projects. You will play an important role in identifying project risks, evaluating solution options, and helping position projects for long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates for commercial HVAC installations, renovations, system replacements, and design-build projects.
- Review architectural, mechanical, and engineering drawings to identify project requirements and scope.
- Perform digital takeoffs for air distribution systems, HVAC equipment, controls, piping, insulation, and related components.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor budgets to support accurate project pricing.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, subcontractor proposals, and vendor pricing information.
- Create conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, and final bid packages.
- Analyze project specifications and determine potential cost impacts, exclusions, or scope gaps.
- Work with project managers and field personnel to verify construction methods and estimate assumptions.
- Assist in preparing proposal narratives, budget summaries, and scope clarification documents.
- Recommend alternative equipment selections and cost-effective solutions when applicable.
- Participate in job walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer discussions as needed.
- Support awarded projects by providing estimating documentation during project turnover.
- Maintain historical pricing information and estimating databases for future opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience estimating commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, labor factors, and estimating fundamentals.
- Experience using estimating software, takeoff tools, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and profitability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.