Senior Mechanical Estimating & Preconstruction Lead

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

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.