Estimating Manager

DAVIS Construction; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA contribution

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401k/ Roth/ ESOP)

FSAs

Fertility assistance

Continuing education

EAP

On-site fitness center

Vehicle allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

DAVIS Construction invites an Estimating Manager to lead the bid process for complex projects from Rockville, MD. You will plan deliverables, coordinate internal teams, and ensure compliant responses to RFPs while guiding scope writing and trade partner involvement.

You will manage bid day activities, prepare estimates across design phases, and drive constructability reviews and value engineering. A strong leadership voice is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Experience leading bids and coordinating trades.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management with safety and quality standards.
• Leadership level communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process for projects, including work planning and resource coordination.
• Prepare detailed estimates at all design phases and manage bid day deliverables.
• Coordinate scope writing and qualification development across divisions 2, 15, 16.
• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.
• Support GMP strategy, participate in client meetings and pre-bid walks.
• Oversee trade partner coverage, communication, and distribution of RFI/Addenda.

Skills

Estimating fundamentals

Bid leadership

Trade coordination

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field

Job description

## Estimating ManagerApply: Headquarters - Rockville, MD: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR101009***At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.***## **SUMMARY:**The Estimating Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the bid process for a project. The role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP).## **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field, or equivalent relevant experience* At least five (5) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction* Experience leading bids and trade coordination* Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards* Leadership level communication and organization skills## **TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:*** Leads bid / GMP assembly with minimal guidance; manages all bid day activities including compiling all deliverables and submitting responses* Prepares detailed estimates at all phases of design; proficient in divisions 3 – 16 (including division 2 for Base Building)* Manages all bid day activities including compiling all deliverables and submitting responses* Leads and coordinates scope writing and qualification development; manages and coordinates divisions 2, 15, 16* Leads constructability reviews; leads the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists / logs* Assists with strategy development for GMP’s and competitive bids* Participates in project meetings and client presentations; attends pre-bid meetings and lead trade partner walk-throughs; leads bid presentations* Owns responsibility for overall for trade partners / supplier coverage and effective communication and management; identifies and aligns the most qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope* Manages the overall document distribution process (RFI’s, Addenda, etc.)* Counsels, educates and coaches staff to help them develop necessary job skills* Builds relationships with trade partners / suppliers, clients and design teams## **CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:*** **Autonomy + Accountability*** Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers* Typically does not perform the work supervised* Accountable for work of others* **Business Impact*** Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide* Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group* Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally* Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning* **Talent Development*** May have formal management responsibilities* Provides feedback to team members* Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals* Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members* **Problem Solving + Resiliency*** Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions* Takes a new perspective on existing solutions* Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information## **DAVIS CORE VALUES:*** **TRUST*** **Excellence in Service –**Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations* **Inclusion –**Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging* **Integrity –**Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions* **Building Relationships –**Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work***T******he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is***$105,000.00 - $135,000.00***DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.***## ***The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.***## ***All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.******At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.***### Why Work Here?Join us at DAVIS to build a career that is innovative, connected and balanced.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.### About DAVISFounded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.