Joseph J Magnolia
Job Description
Description :
Magnolia Companies has an immediate opening for a Plumbing Estimator in our Washington DC office. Our work covers a vast array of high-profile clients in projects including government (local & federal), schools, healthcare, multi-family, pharmaceutical, and medical manufacturing. In this role, you will prepare and submit bids ranging from $25,000 to $3M.
Job Responsibilities :
- Evaluate and price retrofit, plan, and specifications.
- Design-build projects for plumbing and mechanical scopes.
- Read and review job bid instructions, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare accurate take-offs and compile pricing.
- Utilize estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Trimble, PlanSwift).
- Work with the team to transition awarded projects to the Project Manager.
- Manage various RFPs (requests for proposals).
Requirements :
- Valid driver’s license.
- Preferred education in Construction Management.
- Preferred journeyman or master license in Plumbing or HVAC.
- 3-5 years of related experience in Mechanical & Plumbing estimating.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple tasks.
- Strong administrative and computer skills for proposals, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and MEP drawings.
- Understanding 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 insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Phone and laptop/iPad
- Safety Incentive bonus