Lead Estimator - HVAC 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

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