Estimating Manager-Mechanical Construction

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating process across all project bids for HVAC and plumbing initiatives.

The role focuses on developing competitive proposals that win work and fuel growth, while strengthening estimating practices and embracing design-build and energy project approaches. The ideal candidate will transform past project insights into smarter, forward-looking decisions and collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and timely

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience estimating HVAC and/or plumbing projects.
• Proficient in estimating software and related systems, with strong expertise in Quick Pen.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to support a results-driven, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and energize the estimating process across all project bids.
• Drive the development of competitive, strategic proposals that win work and fuel growth.
• Establish and strengthen estimating practices across projects.
• Champion innovative approaches for design-build and energy projects.
• Transform past project insights into smarter, forward-looking decisions.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Plumbing estimating

Estimating software

Quick Pen

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Quick Pen

Job description

About the Company:

A mechanical industry leader with over 100 years of experience as one of the largest contractors in the Northeast, they are known for supplying turn-key solutions for virtually any HVAC refrigeration, plumbing, metal fabrication, or specialty mechanical project. Primarily serving the healthcare, data-center, sports & entertainment, and higher education markets. They know their greatest asset is their people and as a growing company with over 700 office professionals and union trades workers in the shop and in the field, their employees are dedicated to building meaningful relationships from coast to coast and their leadership is committed to attracting and retaining the very best mechanical construction professionals.

About the Position:

Hiring an Estimating Manager, responsible to lead and energize the estimating process across all project bids, driving the development of competitive, strategic proposals that win work and fuel growth. You will establish and strengthen estimating practices, champion innovative approaches for design-build and energy projects, and transform past project insights into smarter, forward-looking decisions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience estimating HVAC and/or plumbing projects.
• Proficient in estimating software and related systems, with strong expertise in Quick Pen.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to support a results-driven, high-performance environment.