Mechanical Estimating Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Head of Estimating — Mechanical Contractor

West Georgia | On-site

Are you a proven leader in mechanical estimating with a passion for design-build? Do you thrive when shaping processes, mentoring a team, and winning high-stakes contracts in healthcare, data centers, and institutional markets? If so, our client is seeking you.

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing, full-service mechanical contractor in West Georgia with a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, engineering excellence, and client trust. As they continue to expand into high-profile markets, they are seeking a Head of Estimating to elevate systems, processes, and people to the next level.

The Role

• Lead, build, and manage the estimating department with strategy, structure, and accountability.
• Drive estimating excellence across the full project lifecycle: conceptual through GMP, negotiated, and design-build contracts.
• Target and win high-growth sectors including data centers, health care, institutional, and industrial.
• Refine and implement processes, procedures, and tools to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the team instilling best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, project management, and executive leadership to align estimates with field realities, budgets, and profitability.
• Assess risk, analyze cost drivers, and leverage data to improve forecasting and competitiveness.
• Advance the adoption of technology: estimating platforms, BIM, VDC, and digital takeoffs.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) required; advanced credentials (ASPE, AACE, etc.) preferred.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in mechanical/HVAC/plumbing, particularly design-build.
• Track record leading large, multi-million-dollar projects in healthcare or data centers.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, piping, controls).
• Experience introducing or improving estimating systems/procedures.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, with strong commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with LEAN, value engineering, institutional contracting, and advanced estimating software a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience.
• Full corporate benefits: employer-paid health insurance, matching 401(k), vacation (up to three weeks), and more.
• Leadership seat with visibility and influence during an exciting growth phase.

Additional Information

• Location: West Georgia (on-site presence is essential to lead and develop the team).
• Timing: The search is active, and our client is looking to hire as soon as possible.

How to Apply

If you are a values-driven professional who combines technical mastery with leadership and vision, we’d like to hear from you. Apply directly here or reach out in confidence to learn more.