Senior Estimator – General Construction

Kimmel & Associates

. Build and maintain relationships with commercial general contractors, property owners, and developers to generate new opportunities.

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial construction estimating, with a strong focus on managing bid pipelines, pricing strategies, and relationship building with general contractors. Proficient in coordinating estimating processes and ensuring accuracy in proposals to achieve competitive positioning and gross margin targets.

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Commercial Construction EstimatingBid Pipeline ManagementGross Margin StrategyConstructConnect UsageRelationship Building with General Contractors

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Hard Skills

EstimatingBid ReviewTakeoff AnalysisProposal PreparationCost Control

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive ApproachResponsivenessAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ConstructConnectAutodeskBid Platforms

Industry Keywords

General ContractorCommercial ConstructionDrywallAcoustical CeilingsPaintingPolished ConcreteEpoxy Flooring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with commercial general contractors, property owners, and developers to generate new opportunities.
Review incoming bid invitations, qualify opportunities, and maintain an organized, active bid pipeline.
Prioritize bundled proposals combining multiple scopes to strengthen competitiveness and maximize project opportunities.
Coordinate and oversee a network of Quantity Takeoff Specialists to ensure accurate, timely estimates.
Review takeoffs and quotes for accuracy, completeness, scope alignment, and competitive positioning.
Prepare and submit professional proposals meeting established pricing standards and maintaining a minimum confirmed gross margin of 25%.
Follow up on submitted proposals, track outcomes, and improve bid conversion rates.
Communicate market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights to the President and leadership team.
Manage multiple bids simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.
Help establish scalable estimating processes and contribute to continued growth and operational development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in commercial construction estimating, with general contractor-side estimating experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with specialty scopes such as drywall, acoustical ceilings (ACT), painting, polished concrete, or epoxy flooring is a strong advantage.
Experience using bid platforms such as ConstructConnect, Autodesk, or similar tools.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume bid pipeline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident outreach and consistent proposal follow-up.
Solid understanding of gross margin, pricing strategy, and cost control.
A proactive, self-directed approach to identifying opportunities and converting bids into awarded work.
Established relationships with general contractors in the Carolinas and a demonstrated ability to grow those relationships preferred.
Experience managing junior estimators, outsourced takeoff specialists, vendors, or subcontractors preferred.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining estimating quality and commercial discipline.
Candidates must be within driving distance of Hickory, NC.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus tied to proposal volume, bid capture rate, and gross margin performance.
Fully remote work arrangement within the designated geographic area.
Defined pathway to an executive-level position within 24 months, based on achievement of established milestones.
Direct access to the President and meaningful influence over company growth and strategy.
Opportunity to help scale a profitable, growing specialty contracting business.