Industrial Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager

Murphy's Family Staffing•Palmyra, PA

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•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 direct-hire, permanent, full-time role—not temporary, temp-to-hire, or contract work. The position is based in the Palmyra office and requires travel to jobsites throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and elsewhere as needed. It is not remote or hybrid. Work takes place in an office as well as active industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and construction sites. The successful candidate will independently estimate industrial mechanical construction and maintenance projects and manage assigned projects from estimating and award through completion. Work may involve industrial and process piping, millwright work, rigging, machinery installation, plant maintenance, structural steel, fabrication, and related industrial mechanical construction. The role requires accurately estimating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs; preparing competitive bids; coordinating field teams and vendors; and delivering profitable projects that meet customer expectations. The base salary is $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a $700 monthly vehicle allowance ($8,400 annually). The posting lists a combined annual base salary and vehicle allowance of $88,400–$108,400. A company gas card, cell phone, laptop, and employee benefits are also mentioned; benefit details will be 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial piping, process piping, utility piping, stainless steel sanitary piping, or fluid-handling systems.
Experience with machinery moving, equipment setting, heavy rigging, or mechanical installation.
Experience installing boilers, chillers, compressors, tanks, silos, production lines, or manufacturing equipment.
Experience with industrial equipment repairs, modifications, shutdowns, or mechanical maintenance projects.
Experience with structural steel, platforms, mezzanines, supports, stairs, railings, walkways, or miscellaneous steel fabrication.
Experience with welded ductwork, chutes, custom metal fabrication, or equipment modifications.
A 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 transitioned into estimating, or industrial maintenance project manager with direct estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Independently prepare detailed estimates for industrial mechanical projects.
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.