HVAC Estimator

Company: Joseph J Magnolia
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Magnolia Companies has an immediate opening for an HVAC Estimator in our Washington DC 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 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 (I.E. 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 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

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