Senior Estimating Manager — Hybrid, Complex Bids & GMPs

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare

ESOP + 401(k) + bonuses

PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Leadership mentorship programs

On-site fitness center

Job summary

DAVIS Construction is seeking experienced estimating leaders for Estimating Manager and Senior Estimating Manager roles within its growing Preconstruction team in Rockville, MD (Headquarters-based) with hybrid flexibility.

As a leader, you will drive bid strategy, GMP development, and cost planning across multiple projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with operations, design teams, and executives to win and deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience as Bid Captain, Lead Estimator, Estimating Manager, Chief Estimator, or similar estimating leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall bid strategy, planning, and assembly for large and complex commercial construction pursuits.
• Develop pursuit-specific work plans, identify required resources, and ensure RFP compliance.
• Direct budgeting, estimating, GMP development, and cost planning across multiple projects.
• Lead internal bid reviews, risk analysis, constructability reviews, and value engineering discussions.
• Leverage historical cost data and market intelligence to inform estimating decisions and improve accuracy.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade partners, subcontractors, owners, and design teams.
• Present pricing strategies, estimate findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with Operations to support turnover and trade partner buyout efforts.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for Estimators and Estimating Managers.
• Guide teams on scoping, pricing strategies, risk management, constructability, and pursuit execution.
• Support business development initiatives and help position DAVIS for future projects.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid coordination

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

DAVIS Construction is seeking experienced estimating leaders for Estimating Manager and Senior Estimating Manager roles within its growing Preconstruction team in Rockville, MD (Headquarters-based) with hybrid flexibility.

As a leader, you will drive bid strategy, GMP development, and cost planning across multiple projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with operations, design teams, and executives to win and deliver projects.