Strategic Estimating Manager, HVAC & Plumbing

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

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.