Project Executive

Legence

$175K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of estimating experience in mechanical and/or plumbing construction
  • Proficiency with estimating software like Quote Express and AutoBid/AutoBid Pro
  • Ability to interpret MEP specifications and construction drawings
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • U.S. work authorization required, no visa sponsorship available
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed mechanical and plumbing estimates for projects
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to establish scopes of work
  • Use estimating software to generate pricing for bids
  • Review subcontractor and supplier quotations for accuracy
  • Identify potential cost risks and constructability issues
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers during preconstruction
  • Provide support for bid reviews and project handoff

Benefits

  • Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Comprehensive paid time off (PTO) program
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking an experienced Project Executive to support mechanical and plumbing construction projects from concept through bid submission. This position is responsible for developing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates while partnering closely with operations, project management, vendors, and clients.

This position works onsite daily in Beltsville, MD and may be union or non union.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare detailed and accurate mechanical and/or plumbing estimates for commercial and industrial projects
  • Analyze drawings, MEP specifications, and bid documents to develop complete scopes of work
  • Utilize estimating software (Quote Express, AutoBid/AutoBid Pro, or similar platforms) to generate pricing
  • Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations
  • Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential cost risks
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams during preconstruction
  • Participate in bid reviews, value engineering efforts, and proposal preparation
  • Maintain historical cost data and lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy
  • Provide post bid support and assist with project handoff

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of estimating experience in mechanical and/or plumbing construction
  • Strong proficiency with Quote Express, AutoBid/AutoBid Pro (or AutoBid Visual), and MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting MEP specifications and construction drawings
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • U.S. work authorization required, no visa sponsorship available
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service experience with internal and external partners
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team based environment
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience estimating design assist projects
  • Field experience in mechanical or plumbing construction
  • Experience with scheduling, takeoffs, and cost databases
  • Ability to mentor junior estimators

Additional Information
  • Onsite position based in Beltsville, MD
  • Typical working hours for this role are 7am - 5pm
  • Compensation $175,000 - $200,000
  • There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D
Time Off Benefits: Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [redacted] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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