Head of Estimating – Complex Commercial Construction

Orion Placement; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Orion Placement in Rockville, MD is seeking a senior estimator to lead bid strategy for large, complex commercial projects. This on-site role requires guiding the bid process, coordinating resources, and mentoring Estimating staff while collaborating with design teams and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of commercial construction estimating, proven leadership, and a deep understanding of Divisions 2/15/16, risk management, and value engineering.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Orion Placement in Rockville, MD is seeking a senior estimator to lead bid strategy for large, complex commercial projects. This on-site role requires guiding the bid process, coordinating resources, and mentoring Estimating staff while collaborating with design teams and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of commercial construction estimating, proven leadership, and a deep understanding of Divisions 2/15/16, risk management, and value engineering.