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Orion Placement

Senior Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction

rockville, MD

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Job description

Pay: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Lead estimating strategy and bid execution for large, complex commercial construction pursuits.

Take ownership of major bids while influencing risk management, value engineering, constructability, scope development, and pricing strategy.

Lead and develop experienced estimating professionals while helping set priorities and allocate resources across the team.

Join an established general contractor that invests in innovation, technology, professional development, and long-term employee growth.

Receive employer-paid health coverage for employees and families, annual incentive bonus opportunities, retirement and employee ownership benefits, and generous paid time off.

Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, suppliers, and senior leaders while helping drive successful project pursuits.

Location : This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Rockville, Maryland, offering close collaboration with estimating, preconstruction, operations, and senior leadership teams.

Note : Candidates must have 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, including 2+ years managing or supervising Estimators. Experience leading bids for multiple complex commercial projects is required.

About Us

We are an established commercial general contractor known for delivering complex projects through collaboration, innovation, integrity, and strong industry relationships. Our team combines decades of construction expertise with modern estimating, preconstruction, sustainability, and virtual construction capabilities while creating meaningful opportunities for employees to grow and lead.

Job Description

Lead bid assembly and estimating strategy for large, complex commercial construction pursuits.

Manage the overall bid process, including deliverables, work plans, resources, and RFP compliance.

Apply deep knowledge of complex trades, including Divisions 2, 15, and 16, throughout the estimating process.

Lead estimating efforts across multiple building types and complex project scopes.

Use historical estimating and bid data to strengthen pricing decisions and internal bid reviews.

Apply lessons learned from trade partner buyout to improve estimating practices and minimize project risk.

Lead project meetings, client presentations, and major bid discussions.

Provide oversight and guidance on risk management, value engineering, constructability, scoping, and pricing.

Maintain strong trade partner and supplier relationships and leverage market intelligence to support business decisions.

Manage and mentor Estimators, Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Estimating Managers.

Conduct performance reviews and create development opportunities for junior team members.

Help establish organizational priorities, allocate resources, and drive major business development initiatives.

Qualifications

7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.

2+ years managing or supervising Estimators.

Experience leading bids for multiple complex commercial construction projects.

Experience estimating a variety of building types.

Strong knowledge of complex construction trades, including Divisions 2, 15, and 16.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Strong understanding of risk management, value engineering, constructability, safety, quality, and sustainability.

Leadership-level communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We give experienced construction professionals the opportunity to lead meaningful work, influence major pursuits, and develop the next generation of estimating talent. You will have significant ownership, visibility with senior leadership, and the ability to shape both project strategy and team performance.

Our comprehensive benefits include employer-paid employee and family health coverage, annual incentive bonus opportunities, retirement and employee ownership programs, 21 days of PTO, paid and floating holidays, continuing education support, learning and development opportunities, and additional financial and wellness benefits. Eligible employees may also receive a company vehicle or auto allowance.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Worksite address

rockville, MD, 20849, US

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