Estimating Manager-Mechanical Construction

Kimmel Associates; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team on commercial HVAC construction projects. You will independently prepare detailed estimates for small to large scopes and help develop proposals and cost breakdowns.

The role involves pre-bid meetings and site Walkthroughs to assess field conditions firsthand. Candidates should have 8+ years of estimating experience with a commercial mechanical subcontractor, plus proficiency with Excel and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior estimating experience for a commercial mechanical subcontractor.
• Engineering or construction-related degree is a plus, but not required.
• Comfort with Excel and standard office tools; familiarity with estimating software is a plus.
• Genuine interest in learning and improving from others and on your own.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating team and oversee detailed estimates for HVAC construction projects.
• Independently prepare detailed estimates for small to large scopes, develop proposals and cost breakdowns.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to assess field conditions firsthand.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure estimates align with project goals and constraints.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Education

Engineering or construction-related degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

About the Company:

A privately held mechanical contractor with nearly 80 years of history, and a reputation built on doing things right. Their work spans commercial HVAC construction across the New York metro area including tenant fit-outs, hotels, entertainment venues, retail spaces, and more, with most projects located in New York City. Actively investing in the next generation and seeking to bring in motivated, capable people who want to grow their career with the company.

About the Position:

Hiring for an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team. Responsible to independently prepare detailed estimates for commercial HVAC construction projects, ranging from small scopes to large-scale jobs, develop proposals, cost breakdowns and participate in pre-bid meetings and job site walkthroughs to assess field conditions firsthand.

This position is a great fit for a hands-on commercial mechanical estimator who is ready to keep growing and take the next step with their career, in an environment where their effort and judgment will genuinely matter.

Requirements:

• A degree in engineering or construction related discipline is a plus, but not required.
• 8+ years of prior Estimating experience for a commercial mechanical subcontractor.
• Genuine interest in learning and improving from the people around you and on your own.
• Comfort with Excel and standard office tools; familiarity with estimating software or openness to learning it is a plus.