Industrial Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager – $80K–$100K + Vehicle Allowance
DIRECT HIRE | PERMANENT POSITION | FULL-TIME
NOT TEMPORARY, TEMP-TO-HIRE, OR CONTRACT WORK!
Location: Palmyra/ Harrisburg / Hershey / Lancaster Area
Base Salary: $80,000–$100,000/year DOE
PLUS $700/MONTH VEHICLE ALLOWANCE ($8,400 ANNUALLY)!
TOTAL BASE SALARY + VEHICLE ALLOWANCE: $88,400–$108,400 ANNUALLY
Additional benefits include a company gas card, cell phone, laptop, and employee benefits.
EXPERIENCED INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL ESTIMATORS & PROJECT MANAGERS WANTED!
Can you estimate an industrial mechanical project from start to finish AND manage it through completion? If so, we want to talk to you!
Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting an experienced Industrial Mechanical Estimator / Project Manager for a well-established industrial mechanical contractor located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
We're looking for someone with real-world experience estimating and managing industrial piping, process piping, millwright work, machinery installation, rigging, structural steel, plant maintenance, and industrial mechanical construction projects.
This isn't your typical commercial construction Project Manager position.
We need someone who understands industrial mechanical work, can accurately estimate labor and materials, prepare competitive bids, manage field crews, and deliver profitable projects.
If you've worked your way up through the industrial mechanical trades into estimating and project management, your experience could be an excellent fit!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$80,000–$100,000 annual base salary, depending on experience
Additional $700/month vehicle allowance
$88,400–$108,400 combined annual base salary and vehicle allowance
Company gas card
Company-provided cell phone
Company-provided laptop
Full-time, permanent direct-hire employment
Employee benefits available, with details confirmed during the hiring process
Established industrial contractor with a variety of mechanical projects
WHAT YOU'LL BE ESTIMATING
You'll prepare estimates, labor and material takeoffs, and project bids for industrial mechanical work, including:
Industrial Piping: Process piping, utility piping, stainless steel sanitary piping, and fluid-handling systems.
Millwright & Rigging: Machinery moving, equipment setting, heavy rigging, and mechanical installation.
Industrial Equipment Installation: Boilers, chillers, compressors, tanks, silos, production lines, and manufacturing equipment.
Plant Maintenance: Industrial equipment repairs, modifications, shutdowns, and mechanical maintenance projects.
Structural Steel & Fabrication: Platforms, mezzanines, supports, stairs, railings, walkways, and miscellaneous steel fabrication.
Industrial Fabrication: Welded ductwork, chutes, custom metal fabrication, and equipment modifications.
You do not need to be an expert in every category, but you MUST have relevant industrial mechanical estimating experience and understand how this type of work is performed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimating & Preconstruction
Independently prepare detailed industrial mechanical project estimates.
Complete material and labor takeoffs from 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.
Project Management
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PLEASE READ: DIRECT INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL.
Proven experience independently estimating industrial mechanical construction or maintenance projects.
Experience calculating labor, materials, 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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE BACKGROUNDS
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked as:
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
Industrial Maintenance Project Manager with direct estimating experience
IMPORTANT: General construction project management experience without industrial mechanical estimating is NOT sufficient for this role.
Candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction, commercial buildings, or general HVAC/plumbing project management without applicable industrial mechanical estimating experience may not qualify.
WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
This position is based in Palmyra, PA, with regular project visits throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and additional travel as needed.
This is not a remote or hybrid position.
You'll work in both an office environment and active industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and construction sites.
APPLY TODAY!
If you can estimate industrial mechanical projects from start to finish, manage crews and subcontractors, and deliver projects on time and on budget, we want to hear from you!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for interview consideration.
$80K–$100K BASE SALARY + $8,400/YEAR VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
DIRECT HIRE | PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT | ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTOR
Submit your application today!
Company Description
Murphy’s Family Staffing is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused on connecting experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople with quality employers and long-term career opportunities.
We are not a temporary staffing agency. The positions we recruit for are direct-hire opportunities, meaning qualified candidates are hired directly by the employer.
Our goal is simple: connect good people with good companies and help candidates find opportunities where they can build a long-term career.
We specialize in direct-hire recruiting across construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, operations, management, and other hard-to-fill positions. We work closely with our clients to understand exactly what they are looking for, and we take the same approach with every candidate we represent.
We want to understand your experience, skills, pay expectations, location, and career goals so we can match you with direct-hire opportunities that actually make sense.
The employers we partner with often offer competitive pay, overtime opportunities, strong benefits, advancement potential, and long-term stability. Depending on the position, opportunities may also include prevailing wage work, bonuses, company vehicles, paid time off, retirement plans, health benefits, and other incentives.
At Murphy’s Family Staffing, you are more than just a resume. We believe recruiting should be straightforward, responsive, and respectful. We communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process and work to put qualified people in front of employers who value their experience.
Most importantly, Murphy’s Family Staffing specializes in direct-hire placement. Our goal is not to place you in a short-term assignment. Our goal is to help you get hired directly by a quality employer and find a position you can grow with for years to come.
If you are looking for better pay, better opportunities, career advancement, or simply the right company to call home, Murphy’s Family Staffing is here to help make that connection.
Direct Hire. Better Opportunities. Long-Term Careers.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Project Manager / Estimator in wastewater, municipal, or industrial construction
- Strong estimating experience (REQUIRED) — with and without blueprints
- Piping and pipe layout experience (preferred)
- Experience working with treatment plants, pump stations, or similar infrastructure
- Knowledge of PA DEP, NPDES, and regulatory documentation (HIGHLY preferred)
- Ability to manage complex, compliance-driven projects
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to travel regularly to job sites
Benefits
Compensation & Perks
- $80K – $100K base salary (depending on experience)
- $700/month vehicle allowance
- Gas card provided
- Company cell phone + laptop
- Full-time, long-term opportunity with strong project pipeline