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Commercial Construction Chief Estimator
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KCC Companies This range is provided by KCC Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$50,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Chief Estimator
Salary - $50,000-$80,000 Contingent on Experience
Essential Responsibilities:
Manage and mentor the estimating team, providing training, development, and performance feedback. Allocate resources across multiple bids and deadlines, ensuring timely and quality submissions. Work closely with executives and project managers to align bid strategies with company goals. Provide estimating support to the sales team. Complete drawings as needed for the company including isometric, detail drawings and coordination drawings. Assist with project management, submittal preparation, O&M manuals, submittals and RFI’s as needed. Maintain bid drawings, contact drawings and archived drawings.
Chief Estimator
Salary - $50,000-$80,000 Contingent on Experience
Function:
The Chief Estimator leads the estimating team for all construction projects, including plan/spec, design/build, and negotiated work. This role is responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates, establishing cost databases, overseeing bid strategy, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success. The Chief Estimator ensures all estimates are prepared with consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in alignment with the company’s financial goals and operational capabilities.
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Manage and mentor the estimating team, providing training, development, and performance feedback. Allocate resources across multiple bids and deadlines, ensuring timely and quality submissions. Work closely with executives and project managers to align bid strategies with company goals. Provide estimating support to the sales team. Complete drawings as needed for the company including isometric, detail drawings and coordination drawings. Assist with project management, submittal preparation, O&M manuals, submittals and RFI’s as needed. Maintain bid drawings, contact drawings and archived drawings.
Estimating Operations
Lead the preparation and review of HVAC estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Analyze project plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates. Maintain and refine historical cost database and unit price system.
Risk and Scope Management
Identify and assess risks, scope gaps, and project constraints in bids and recommend mitigation strategies. Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for quotes and scope alignment.
Process and Technology
Champion best practices in estimating software, digital takeoffs, and automation. Standardize and document estimating workflows and procedures to improve efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
Represent the company in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and presentations. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and value engineering discussions. Communicate clearly with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants regarding cost-related matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in mechanical or HVAC estimating, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, codes, construction means and methods and estimating principles. Proficient in estimating tools such as Autocad, Trimble/Accubid, FastDUCT/FastPIPE, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel and Word. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. This position requires a self-scheduling, multitask person who can make decisions as to the best utilization of their time to maximize revenue and profitability to the company.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. Must be able to read drawings and work in front of a computer for extended periods. Occasional travel to project locations and client meetings may be required.
Management retains the discretion to add, change, or assign other work-related duties or responsibilities for this position at any time.
KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi – Recruiting Coordinator – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5859 Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Commercial Construction Chief Estimator
role at
KCC Companies 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Commercial Construction Chief Estimator
role at
KCC Companies This range is provided by KCC Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$50,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Chief Estimator
Salary - $50,000-$80,000 Contingent on Experience
Essential Responsibilities:
Manage and mentor the estimating team, providing training, development, and performance feedback. Allocate resources across multiple bids and deadlines, ensuring timely and quality submissions. Work closely with executives and project managers to align bid strategies with company goals. Provide estimating support to the sales team. Complete drawings as needed for the company including isometric, detail drawings and coordination drawings. Assist with project management, submittal preparation, O&M manuals, submittals and RFI’s as needed. Maintain bid drawings, contact drawings and archived drawings.
Chief Estimator
Salary - $50,000-$80,000 Contingent on Experience
Function:
The Chief Estimator leads the estimating team for all construction projects, including plan/spec, design/build, and negotiated work. This role is responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates, establishing cost databases, overseeing bid strategy, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success. The Chief Estimator ensures all estimates are prepared with consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in alignment with the company’s financial goals and operational capabilities.
Essential Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Manage and mentor the estimating team, providing training, development, and performance feedback. Allocate resources across multiple bids and deadlines, ensuring timely and quality submissions. Work closely with executives and project managers to align bid strategies with company goals. Provide estimating support to the sales team. Complete drawings as needed for the company including isometric, detail drawings and coordination drawings. Assist with project management, submittal preparation, O&M manuals, submittals and RFI’s as needed. Maintain bid drawings, contact drawings and archived drawings.
Estimating Operations
Lead the preparation and review of HVAC estimates for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Analyze project plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates. Maintain and refine historical cost database and unit price system.
Risk and Scope Management
Identify and assess risks, scope gaps, and project constraints in bids and recommend mitigation strategies. Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for quotes and scope alignment.
Process and Technology
Champion best practices in estimating software, digital takeoffs, and automation. Standardize and document estimating workflows and procedures to improve efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
Represent the company in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and presentations. Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and value engineering discussions. Communicate clearly with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants regarding cost-related matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in mechanical or HVAC estimating, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, codes, construction means and methods and estimating principles. Proficient in estimating tools such as Autocad, Trimble/Accubid, FastDUCT/FastPIPE, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel and Word. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. This position requires a self-scheduling, multitask person who can make decisions as to the best utilization of their time to maximize revenue and profitability to the company.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. Must be able to read drawings and work in front of a computer for extended periods. Occasional travel to project locations and client meetings may be required.
Management retains the discretion to add, change, or assign other work-related duties or responsibilities for this position at any time.
KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi – Recruiting Coordinator – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5859 Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KCC Companies by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Construction Estimator” roles.
Eastwood, KY $75,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Louisville, KY $75,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Louisville, KY $63,000.00-$83,000.00 1 week ago Louisville, KY $80,000.00-$124,000.00 4 weeks ago Louisville, KY $95,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Louisville, KY $50,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago Louisville, KY $50,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago Louisville, KY $50,000.00-$80,000.00 2 days ago Louisville, KY $125,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Louisville, KY $70,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Louisville, KY $90,000.00-$110,000.00 19 hours ago Construction Project Manager - Louisville, KY
Construction Project Manager Intern or Co-Op (Summer 2026)
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