Special Projects Plumbing and Mechanical Estimator

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