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Salary
$93k – $186k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Knoxville)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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Kimmel & Associates is an executive search firm that recruits managers and executives for the construction, renewable and sustainable infrastructure, supply chain and waste and recycling industries, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 1981 in Louisiana by Joe Kimmel and Rick Hornberger, it is led by CEO Charlie Kimmel and reports about 650 executive placements a year. Its openings are client roles such as project managers, preconstruction managers and estimators in general and heavy civil construction, water and wastewater estimators, electrical, mechanical and energy engineers, HVAC project managers and field operations directors.

About the Company

The company is a well-established regional electrical contractor with a strong footprint across the Southeast. The company delivers high-quality electrical solutions across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial, industrial, healthcare, and data center projects.

Known for its technical expertise, strong client relationships, and consistent project execution, they offer a stable platform for professionals seeking long-term growth and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects in a collaborative environment.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the preconstruction team in either Atlanta, GA or Knoxville, TN. This individual will play a key role in bidding and securing a wide range of electrical construction projects, with values ranging from $5M to $50M.

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in electrical estimating, comfortable working across multiple project types, and experienced using Accubid

software to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed and accurate electrical estimates using Accubid
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
  • Develop takeoffs, pricing, and complete bid packages for projects ranging from $5M-$50M
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and leadership during preconstruction
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
  • Identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering options
  • Participate in bid reviews and client presentations as needed
  • Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners

Requirements

  • Proven experience in electrical estimating within a commercial or industrial construction environment
  • Strong proficiency with Accubid or similar electrical estimating software
  • Experience bidding projects in the $5M-$50M

    range

  • 5+ years of electrical estimating experience (senior-level candidates preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required)
  • Experience across one or more of the following project types:
    • Commercial construction
    • Industrial facilities
    • Healthcare projects
    • Data centers

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $140,000

    (based on experience)

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across the Southeast
  • Stable, growth-oriented company with strong leadership and repeat clients
  • Collaborative team environment with long-term career advancement potential
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