Mechanical Estimating Manager - Commercial Construction

Orion Placement; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Annual bonus opportunities

Retirement benefits

21 days of PTO

Continuing education support

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to lead the estimating and preconstruction strategy for commercial construction projects. With 5+ years of experience, you will manage high-impact budgets, bids, and constructability reviews while building strong relationships with clients and trade partners.

This full-time, on-site position in Rockville, Maryland offers generous benefits including employer-paid health coverage, annual bonuses, and substantial PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience required.
• 2+ years leading bidding, budgeting, estimating, or preconstruction preferred.
• Experience managing mechanical trade estimates and bid packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical trade estimating and preconstruction activities.
• Develop detailed estimates throughout multiple design phases.
• Coordinate mechanical scopes with other construction divisions.
• Build productive relationships with trade partners and clients.
• Provide guidance and coaching to developing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Estimating

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction management

Tools

Division 15 scopes

Job description

• Lead the mechanical estimating and preconstruction strategy for complex commercial construction projects.


• Own high-impact budgets, bids, GMPs, constructability reviews, value engineering, and trade partner strategy.


• Join an established general contractor that invests heavily in employee growth, technology, and professional development.


• 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, suppliers, and trade partners while helping shape successful projects before construction begins.


• Grow as a leader by coaching team members and influencing estimating and preconstruction decisions across the organization.

Location

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

Note

Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, including experience leading the bidding and budgeting process for mechanical trades. Strong candidates should also bring meaningful leadership experience within estimating or preconstruction.

About Us

We are an established commercial general contractor recognized for delivering high-quality projects through collaboration, innovation, integrity, and strong industry relationships. Our team combines deep construction expertise with modern estimating, preconstruction, sustainability, and virtual construction capabilities while creating meaningful opportunities for employees to grow.

Job Description

• Lead mechanical trade estimating and preconstruction activities from early design through final bid and GMP development.


• Develop detailed estimates throughout multiple phases of design, including Division 15 scopes.


• Lead budget, bid, and GMP assembly for mechanical trade packages.


• Coordinate mechanical scopes with other construction divisions and identify scope gaps or conflicts.


• Lead mechanical constructability reviews and provide practical solutions that improve project outcomes.


• Develop systems analyses, value engineering recommendations, alternates, and cost-saving strategies.


• Manage trade partner and supplier coverage while identifying qualified partners for project and market requirements.


• Research historical estimating data and apply lessons learned to future budgets and bids.


• Participate in design progress meetings, project meetings, and client presentations.


• Build productive relationships with trade partners, suppliers, clients, and design professionals.


• Provide guidance, feedback, and coaching to developing team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.


• 2+ years of experience leading bidding, budgeting, estimating, or preconstruction activities preferred.


• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical trade estimates and bid packages.


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


• Strong knowledge of construction management principles including constructability, quality, safety, and sustainability.


• Experience preparing detailed estimates and working with Division 15 scopes.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great construction starts with great people. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and continue developing 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.