Senior Mechanical Estimating & Preconstruction Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee ownership

PTO 21 days

Company vehicle

Education support

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned professional to lead mechanical estimating and preconstruction for complex commercial projects in Rockville, Maryland. You will own budgets, bids, GMP development, and constructability reviews, while coaching a growing team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years’ estimating experience in commercial construction, with leadership in bidding and budgeting. This on-site role offers competitive pay and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 2+ years leading bidding, budgeting, estimating, or preconstruction activities preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical trade estimates and bid packages.
• Strong knowledge of constructability, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical trade estimating and preconstruction activities from early design through final bid and GMP development.
• Develop detailed estimates across multiple design phases, including Division 15 scopes.
• Lead budget, bid, and GMP assembly for mechanical trade packages.
• Coordinate mechanical scopes with other divisions and identify gaps or conflicts.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide practical solutions to improve outcomes.
• Develop value engineering recommendations, alternates, and cost-saving strategies.
• Manage trade partner and supplier coverage and identify qualified partners.
• 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 and coaching to developing team members.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Preconstruction strategy

Budgeting

Leadership

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ CM/ architecture

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned professional to lead mechanical estimating and preconstruction for complex commercial projects in Rockville, Maryland. You will own budgets, bids, GMP development, and constructability reviews, while coaching a growing team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years’ estimating experience in commercial construction, with leadership in bidding and budgeting. This on-site role offers competitive pay and robust employee benefits.