Plumbing & Mechanical Estimator — Special Projects

Magnolia Plumbing, Inc; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; 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 a Plumbing and Mechanical Estimator to prepare bids for projects ranging from $25,000 to $3M. The role involves pricing retrofit and plan/spec packages, reading drawings, and coordinating with the Project Manager for awarded work.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in estimating, knowledge of MEP drawings, and strong take-off skills. A valid driver’s license is required, with preferred CM degree and plumbing/HVAC licensure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in mechanical and plumbing estimating.
• Experience pricing retrofit and plan/specs.
• Ability to read drawings and specs.
• Strong proposal and spreadsheet skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Takeoffs & pricing

Reading MEP drawings

Bid submissions

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management degree

Journeyman/Master Plumbing or HVAC license

Tools

Bluebeam

Trimble

PlanSwift

Job description

Description

Magnolia Companies has an immediate opening for a Plumbing and Mechanical Estimator in our Laurel office. Our work covers a vast array of high-profile clients in a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to, government local & federal, schools, healthcare, multi-family, pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing. In this particular role you will prepare and submit bids for opportunities ranging from $25,000 to $3M.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred education in Construction Management
• Preferred journeyman or master license in Plumbing or HVAC a plus
• 3 - 5 years of related experience in the Mechanical & Plumbing estimating process
• Reliable, detailed oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling several tasks
• 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

Benefits include:

- Company Truck

- Fuel Card

- 401K Matching

- Health, Dental and Vision

- Paid Time Off

- Phone & laptop/ipad

- Safety Incentive bonus