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Kirk Kassebaum Director of Pre-Construction Services

 

Value Delivered

Kirk oversees the production and delivery of timely, accurate estimates that help clients make sound planning decisions, while communicating the significant value Heritage Mechanical Services can provide. After reviewing the initial drawings and specifications, Kirk and his team assess the scope of work and the HVAC systems involved, calculate man-hour costs, and obtain equipment estimates from various vendors. To streamline this process, the estimating team posts drawings and specifications at the company’s FTP (file transfer protocol) site, where they are available to vendors and subcontractors. When the numbers have been gathered and compiled, Kirk reviews them with the client, confirms that the commercial heating and air conditioning scope of work is complete, and if necessary, makes appropriate revisions.

 

After Heritage Mechanical Services obtains the job, Kirk meets with the construction team to explain the basis for the estimate and any special technical, scheduling, or financial considerations necessary to complete the work in accordance with the client’s highest expectations.

 

In addition, Kirk maintains close contacts with a wide range of general contractors, keeping them abreast of the many ways Heritage Mechanical Services can help them deliver the HVAC component of their projects more efficiently, while satisfying clients’ budgeting and scheduling demands.

 

Expertise

Since joining Heritage Mechanical Services more than 10 years ago, Kirk has created estimates for a wide array of projects. He was also instrumental in designing and deploying the company’s computerized estimating systems, which he continues to oversee. In 2007, he was promoted to chief estimator, and in 2009, he assumed his current position.

 

Kirk has a bachelor’s in computer arts and technology from Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, N.J. He has also participated in the EMCOR Continuing Education Program, Sandler Training/TEM Associates’ Construction Business Development Leadership Training Program, New York Institute of Technology’s Environmental Technology Program, and New York University’s HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) estimating course.

 

The Personal Side

Kirk and his wife are the proud parents of two boys. In addition to coaching his sons’ youth basketball teams, Kirk enjoys going fishing and playing softball, golf, and basketball.