Mechanical Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee ownership programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual incentive bonuses

Company vehicle/auto allowance

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction is seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager to lead estimating and preconstruction for complex commercial projects in Rockville, MD.

You will own budgets, bids, GMP development, and constructability reviews to drive project outcomes. The role requires 5+ years in commercial estimating with leadership experience in bidding and budgeting, plus strong CM knowledge and Division 15 familiarity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 2+ years leading bidding, budgeting, estimating, or preconstruction activities.
• Proven experience managing mechanical trade estimates and bid packages.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of constructability, quality, safety, and sustainability in CM.
• Experience with Division 15 scopes and detailed estimates.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical trade estimating and preconstruction through final bid and GMP.
• Develop detailed estimates across design phases, incl. Division 15 scopes.
• Lead budget, bid, and GMP assembly for mechanical packages.
• Coordinate mechanical scopes with other divisions and resolve conflicts.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide practical solutions.
• Develop cost-saving strategies and value engineering options.
• Manage trade partner and supplier coverage; identify qualified partners.
• Research historical data and apply lessons to future budgets and bids.
• Participate in design progress and client meetings; present updates.
• Build relationships with partners, clients, and designers; mentor team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bidding leadership

Budgeting leadership

Preconstruction experience

Education

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

Job description

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

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• 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.

JPC - 2155

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Must-have:5+ yrs commercial construction estimating exp. 2+ yrs bidding & budgeting leadership exp

Quick Recruiter Reference

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