Senior Estimating Leader — Large-Scale Construction Bids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company vehicle or auto allowance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Senior Estimator for a full-time, on-site role in Rockville, MD. You will lead bid assembly and estimating strategy for large, complex commercial construction pursuits, manage the overall bid process, and guide risk, VE, constructability, scoping and pricing decisions.

You will mentor Estimators and Senior Engineers, collaborate with design teams and senior leadership, and help shape major pursuits.

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.
• 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.
• Apply lessons learned from trade partner buyout to improve estimating practices and minimize project risk.
• 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.
• Conduct performance reviews and create development opportunities for junior team members.
• Help establish organizational priorities, allocate resources, and drive major business development initiatives.

Skills

Estimating experience

Team leadership

Bid management

Risk management

Constructability

Value engineering

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a Senior Estimator for a full-time, on-site role in Rockville, MD. You will lead bid assembly and estimating strategy for large, complex commercial construction pursuits, manage the overall bid process, and guide risk, VE, constructability, scoping and pricing decisions.

You will mentor Estimators and Senior Engineers, collaborate with design teams and senior leadership, and help shape major pursuits.