MEP Service Estimator (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented MEP Estimator to support HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service, repair, and replacement projects in the multifamily market across California.

You will conduct on-site job walks, develop accurate scopes of work, and prepare detailed takeoffs and estimates while collaborating with sales, field operations, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely, competitive proposals and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of estimating experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general MEP.
• Strong understanding of service-based work in occupied facilities (multifamily experience preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and digital takeoff tools.
• Excellent communication skills—able to interface with customers, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site job walks to assess project conditions, gather technical details, and develop accurate scopes of work.
• Collaborate with sales and field teams to clarify customer needs and identify project constraints or opportunities.
• Document site findings with photos, notes, and measurements to support estimating and proposal development.
• Prepare detailed estimates for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service projects, repairs, and replacements.
• Develop proposal frameworks including scope, pricing, exclusions, clarifications, and schedule assumptions.
• Utilize internal estimating tools and ServiceTitan to generate field-based quotes when needed.
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer documentation to ensure accurate takeoffs and pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids for labor, specialty services, and materials.
• Work with the procurement team to obtain custom pricing, verify lead times, and ensure competitive sourcing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to support accurate and timely estimates.
• Track open estimates and follow up with customers to answer questions, clarify scope, and support the sales process.
• Review and follow up on field-generated quotes from ServiceTitan on a weekly basis.
• Support sales team with revisions, value-engineering options, and alternative solutions when needed.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organization

Plan reading

Digital takeoff

Tools

ServiceTitan

Takeoff software

Spreadsheets

Job description

AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented MEP Estimator to support HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service, repair, and replacement projects in the multifamily market across California.

You will conduct on-site job walks, develop accurate scopes of work, and prepare detailed takeoffs and estimates while collaborating with sales, field operations, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely, competitive proposals and strong customer relationships.