Plumbing & Mechanical Estimator — Retrofit & Design‑Build Bids

Magnolia Companies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Fuel Card

401K Matching

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Phone & laptop/ipad

Safety Incentive bonus

Job summary

Magnolia Companies in Laurel, MD is seeking an experienced Plumbing and Mechanical Estimator to prepare and submit bids for a range of projects from $25,000 to $3M. You will evaluate retrofit and design-build opportunities, read drawings, and price take-offs to support winning proposals.

The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience in MEP, familiarity with labor units and subcontractor coordination, and a detailed, organized approach.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in the Mechanical & Plumbing estimating process.
• Strong administrative and computer skills for preparing proposals, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Proficient in reading & interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
• Understand labor units, productivity factors, subcontractor coordination, and material pricing.
• Ability to attend and document findings from job walks and pre-bid site visits.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and price retrofit, plan/specs
• Design-build projects for plumbing and mechanical scopes
• Read & review job bid instructions, drawings and specifications
• Prepare accurate take-off and compiling pricing
• Utilize software/quick-pen to build estimates (e.g., Bluebeam, Trimble or PlanSwift)
• Work in a team-oriented environment to transition awarded projects to the Project Manager
• Manage various RFPs (request for proposals)

Skills

Estimating

Bid preparation

Reading drawings

Pricing

Project coordination

Education

Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Trimble

PlanSwift

Job description

Magnolia Companies in Laurel, MD is seeking an experienced Plumbing and Mechanical Estimator to prepare and submit bids for a range of projects from $25,000 to $3M. You will evaluate retrofit and design-build opportunities, read drawings, and price take-offs to support winning proposals.

The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience in MEP, familiarity with labor units and subcontractor coordination, and a detailed, organized approach.