Mechanical Estimator TraineeNo Experience Required - We'll Train YouUpper Marlboro, MD | Full-Time | $55,000-68,000 | Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pmStart 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 JCMPaid, structured training - no estimating experience required to startClear path to promotion; we promote from within$55,000–$68,000/year, plus performance bonusesHealth, dental, and vision insurance (starts after 90 days)401(k) with company match2 weeks paid vacation + paid holidaysOn-site gym/fitness centerPredictable schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm (no nights, no weekends)What You'll Be DoingLearning to read construction drawings and specs, and turning them into material take-offsHelping the estimating team price HVAC piping, valves, fittings, and equipment for bidsSitting in on pre-bid meetings to see how estimates come together in real timeLearning QuoteSoft and on-screen takeoff (OST) software with hands-on mentoringBuilding toward independent ownership of your own project take-offsWhat We're Looking ForComfortable with computers and basic Excel/WordDetail-oriented - comfortable double-checking your own workCurious about how buildings and mechanical systems go togetherNot afraid to ask questions when something's unclearHigh school diploma or equivalentHVAC or construction experience is a plus, but not requiredAbout JCM AssociatesJCM 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.
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