Industrial Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager

Murphy's Family Staffing•Palmyra, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting an experienced Industrial Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager for a well-established industrial mechanical contractor in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. This is a permanent, full-time, direct-hire position, not temporary, temp-to-hire, or contract work. The role is suited to someone with direct industrial mechanical estimating experience who can estimate projects from start to finish and manage them through completion. Projects may involve industrial and process piping, millwright work, machinery installation, rigging, structural steel, plant maintenance, fabrication, and industrial mechanical construction. The position is based in Palmyra and requires work from the office as well as regular jobsite visits across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and additional travel as needed; it is not remote or hybrid. Compensation is a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a $700 monthly vehicle allowance. A company gas card, cell phone, and laptop are provided, and employee benefits are available, with details confirmed during the hiring process.

Requirements

Proven experience independently estimating industrial mechanical construction or maintenance projects.
Experience calculating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, piping, machinery installation, rigging, or related industrial work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
Experience managing projects, budgets, scheduling, and field operations.
Understanding of construction costs, job profitability, and change orders.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work from the Palmyra office and travel to jobsites as required.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent qualifications through relevant experience.
Direct industrial mechanical estimating experience is essential; general construction project management experience without relevant industrial mechanical estimating is insufficient.

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following project areas: process piping, utility piping, stainless steel sanitary piping, fluid-handling systems, millwright work, machinery moving, heavy rigging, mechanical installation, industrial equipment installation, plant maintenance, shutdowns, structural steel, fabrication, welded ductwork, chutes, or equipment modifications.
Background as an industrial mechanical estimator, mechanical project manager/estimator, industrial construction estimator, process piping estimator, industrial piping project manager, millwright/rigging estimator, industrial mechanical superintendent who transitioned into estimating, or industrial maintenance project manager with direct estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Independently prepare detailed industrial mechanical project estimates.
Complete material and labor takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and site visits.
Determine equipment, labor, subcontractor, and material requirements.
Develop competitive project bids, proposals, and budgets.
Evaluate project scope, potential risks, and profitability.
Manage assigned projects from estimating and award through completion.
Coordinate superintendents, foremen, field crews, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Oversee scheduling, purchasing, material procurement, and project execution.
Monitor budgets, labor costs, job progress, and profit margins.
Manage change orders, documentation, billing, and project closeout.
Conduct jobsite visits and ensure work meets customer expectations.
Communicate with customers, general contractors, and internal management.