Mechanical Estimator Trainee

Mechanical Estimator Trainee

No Experience Required - We'll Train You

Upper Marlboro, MD | Full-Time | $55,000-68,000 | Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm

Start a career, not just a job. JCM Associates, a leading commercial HVAC and plumbing contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, is hiring a Mechanical Estimator Trainee to learn the business of estimating from the ground up. No HVAC background needed. We'll teach you everything, starting day one.

You'll be trained to read blueprints, calculate material quantities, and help build the bids that win projects like The Wharf, CFG Bank Arena, and the University of Maryland's new residence halls. It's hands-on, detail-driven work with a clear path to becoming a full estimator.

Why JCM

• Paid, structured training - no estimating experience required to start
• Clear path to promotion; we promote from within
• $55,000–$68,000/year, plus performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (starts after 90 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation + paid holidays
• On-site gym/fitness center
• Predictable schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm (no nights, no weekends)

What You'll Be Doing

• Learning to read construction drawings and specs, and turning them into material take-offs
• Helping the estimating team price HVAC piping, valves, fittings, and equipment for bids
• Sitting in on pre-bid meetings to see how estimates come together in real time
• Learning QuoteSoft and on-screen takeoff (OST) software with hands-on mentoring
• Building toward independent ownership of your own project take-offs

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable with computers and basic Excel/Word
• Detail-oriented - comfortable double-checking your own work
• Curious about how buildings and mechanical systems go together
• Not afraid to ask questions when something's unclear
• High school diploma or equivalent
• HVAC or construction experience is a plus, but not required

About JCM Associates

JCM is one of the region's premier mechanical contractors, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, with projects across DC, Maryland, and Virginia spanning mixed-use, healthcare, university, and government construction. We're a close-knit team that invests in people. Many of our estimators and project leads started exactly where you'd be starting.

Ready to build your career? Apply today.