Account Manager

Account Manager

As a Pre-Construction Coordinator, you play a critical role in helping oversee, document, and manage administrative tasks related to building jobs for one or more scopes of work, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical on new residential construction. You will serve as the primary bridge between our builder partners and field teams. In this role you will ensure all scopes are seamlessly transitioned from a builder's purchase order into a completed, high-quality installation. This role requires a unique blend of skills, such as data interpretation, prioritization, workflow management, relationship building, and builder-specific ERP/management portal navigation.

Builder Integration: Navigate various builder portals to pull Purchase Orders (POs), architectural plans, and work orders.

Internal Coordination: Translate builder data into internal software systems to create actionable jobs for field crews.

Data Integrity: Ensure all POs accurately match the scope of work and contract pricing; resolve discrepancies before work begins.

Bidding & Takeoffs: Perform detailed material takeoffs and labor estimates for new mechanical jobs.

Budget Accountability: Analyze estimates to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Accounts Receivable: Follow up on outstanding payments and help manage the billing lifecycle for your assigned accounts.

Change Orders: Price, submit, and track change orders to ensure all extra work is captured and compensated.

Builder Liaison: Maintain strong, proactive relationships with Builder Purchasing Managers and Site Superintendents.

Field Support: A contact for field employees in helping gather information needed for a successful install.

Homeowner Engagement: Help assist warranty coordinators with warranty calls and homeowner communications, ensuring timely resolution of service requests and high satisfaction.

General computer proficiency, including Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive), estimating software and project management tools

Ability to multitask and manage time effectively under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication skills for engaging with builders, general contractors, field personnel, and other support departments.

Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and initiative in decision-making.

Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.

Basic understanding of estimating principles, including takeoffs, labor/material pricing.

Attention to Detail: Proactive at catching discrepancies in plans or POs that could lead to costly field errors.

Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of moving parts without constant supervision. Can actively contribute to team-based solutions.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills.

Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify financial or operational risks and mitigate them before they impact workflow

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.

Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account

Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan

Dental and vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available

Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness

Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund

401(k) retirement plan with a match

Seven paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year

2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave

First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns