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Estimating Manager

Orion Placement
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead the full bid and estimating process for complex commercial construction projects from early design through final submission and GMP.
  • Take ownership of bid strategy, trade coordination, constructability, value engineering, and subcontractor coverage.
  • Join an established general contractor known for investing in 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.
  • Work directly with project teams, clients, design professionals, and trade partners on highly visible commercial projects.
  • Grow your leadership experience by coaching estimating team members and influencing major preconstruction decisions.

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

Note: Candidates must have 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience, including experience leading bids and trade coordination. Strong candidates should also bring 2 years of experience taking a leadership role in bid execution, scope coordination, or estimating teams.

About Us

We are an established commercial general contractor recognized 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.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall bid process for commercial construction projects and coordinate resources, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Manage bid and GMP assembly with ownership of bid-day activities and final submissions.
  • Prepare detailed estimates throughout multiple phases of design across major construction divisions.
  • Lead scope writing, qualification development, and trade coordination.
  • Coordinate Divisions 2, 15, and 16 while ensuring scopes are complete and aligned.
  • Lead constructability reviews, systems analyses, value engineering, and alternate development.
  • Help develop strategies for competitive bids and GMP pursuits.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings, lead trade partner walkthroughs, and participate in client and bid presentations.
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier coverage while identifying qualified trade partners for each project.
  • Oversee RFI, addenda, and estimating document distribution throughout the bid process.
  • Build productive relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, and suppliers.
  • Coach and develop estimating staff while promoting accountability and strong execution.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
  • 2 years of experience leading bids, trade coordination, or estimating activities preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction bid processes and GMP development.
  • Experience preparing detailed estimates across multiple construction divisions.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of constructability, quality, safety, sustainability, and construction management practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great construction starts with talented people who are trusted to lead. You will have meaningful ownership over major pursuits, collaborate with experienced professionals, and continue building your technical and leadership capabilities.

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:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000

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