Senior Estimating Manager: Lead Complex Commercial Bids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced senior estimator in Rockville, MD to lead bids for complex commercial projects. You will own bid strategy, trade coordination, and GMP submissions, coordinating divisions and constructability reviews.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial estimating, leadership in bids, and a relevant degree. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for team development and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 2+ years leading bids, trade coordination, or estimating activities.
• Experience managing commercial construction bid processes and GMP development.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates across multiple construction divisions.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall bid process for commercial construction projects and coordinate resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage bid and GMP assembly with ownership of bid-day activities and final submissions.
• Prepare detailed estimates throughout design phases across major construction divisions.
• Lead scope writing, qualification development, and trade coordination.
• Coordinate Divisions 2, 15, and 16 ensuring complete, aligned scopes.
• Lead constructability reviews, systems analyses, value engineering, and alternate development.
• Help develop strategies for competitive bids and GMP pursuits.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, lead trade partner walkthroughs, and participate in client and bid presentations.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier coverage while identifying qualified trade partners.
• Oversee RFI, addenda, and estimating document distribution.
• Build productive relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Coach and develop estimating staff while promoting accountability and strong execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision‑making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an experienced senior estimator in Rockville, MD to lead bids for complex commercial projects. You will own bid strategy, trade coordination, and GMP submissions, coordinating divisions and constructability reviews.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial estimating, leadership in bids, and a relevant degree. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for team development and client engagement.