Estimating Manager-Mechanical Construction

Kimmel Associates; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating process across all project bids, driving competitive proposals and growth. The role emphasizes establishing practices and innovating for design-build and energy projects.

The position requires deep HVAC/plumbing estimating experience, strong leadership, and cross-team collaboration to sustain high performance across projects.

Qualifications

• 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 to drive growth and competitiveness.
• Develop and standardize estimating practices for design-build and energy projects.
• Transform past project insights into smarter, forward-looking estimating decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to support a high-performance, results-driven environment.

Skills

Estimating

HVAC

Plumbing

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

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.