Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction

Orion Placement; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Retirement plan

Employee ownership

PTO

Company vehicle / car allowance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced commercial construction estimator to lead the full bid and GMP process for complex projects in Rockville, MD.

You will coordinate scopes, drive constructability reviews, and lead a skilled estimating team, partnering with clients, design professionals, and trade partners. The role offers growth and competitive benefits including health coverage, annual bonus opportunities, retirement and employee ownership programs, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 2+ years leading bids, trade coordination, or estimating activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field, or equivalent.
• Strong constructability, quality, safety, sustainability, and construction management knowledge.
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 across multiple design phases and major divisions.
• Lead scope writing, qualification development, and trade coordination.
• Coordinate Divisions 2, 15, and 16 ensuring complete and aligned scopes.
• Lead constructability reviews, systems analyses, value engineering and alternates.
• Develop strategies for competitive bids and GMP pursuits.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, lead trade partner walkthroughs, and participate in client/bid presentations.
• Manage subcontractor coverage and identify qualified trade partners.
• Oversee RFI, addenda, and estimating document distribution.
• Build relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Coach and develop estimating staff and promote accountability.

Skills

Bid management

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

• 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.