Junior Estimator / Project Engineer

Doug Egner Plumbing & Medical Gas, LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator / Project Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial plumbing, medical gas, estimating, and construction project management.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in developing their skills within the commercial construction industry. Whether you have some industry experience, are early in your construction career, or are completing a related degree or training program, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing project plans, specifications, drawings, and contract documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for plumbing and medical gas materials, and other project components.
• Assist with obtaining and analyzing pricing for materials, equipment, and other project costs.
• Help prepare detailed estimates, bid proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct jobsite visits when necessary to gather information and better understand field conditions.
• Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, historical pricing, and project records.
• Assist with tracking project costs, submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, and other project documentation as needed.
• Utilize Procore and other company systems to maintain accurate project and estimating information.
• Coordinate with internal teams, and project stakeholders.
• Review takeoffs and estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop an understanding of commercial plumbing and medical gas systems, materials, installation methods, and applicable codes.
• Stay current on industry practices, construction methods, products, codes, and technologies.
• Support the estimating and project management teams with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Entry-level candidates and individuals early in their construction careers are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience or internship exposure in construction, plumbing, estimating, engineering, project management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Degree or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software is preferred.
• Previous experience reading construction plans or performing quantity takeoffs is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and develop proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, spreadsheets, and detailed project information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work collaboratively with both office and field teams.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in estimating, project engineering, or construction project management.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Willingness to learn commercial plumbing and medical gas systems, terminology, codes, and industry standards.

What We Offer

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision benefits beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire
✅ Traditional 401(k) and Roth options available beginning day one
✅ Paid PTO and Holidays
✅ Advanced company training and hands-on industry experience
✅ Opportunities for professional development and advancement
✅ Exposure to both estimating and project management career paths

Why Join Us?

At Doug Egner Plumbing & Medical Gas, LLC, we believe in developing talented people and providing opportunities to grow within the company. This position offers hands-on experience across estimating, preconstruction, and project management while working on commercial plumbing and medical gas projects.

If you’re detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and ready to build a career in the construction industry, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today and grow with our team.