Senior Mechanical Estimating & Preconstruction Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

Annual incentive bonus opportunities

21 days PTO

Company vehicle or auto allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Orionplacement in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead mechanical estimating and preconstruction activities for complex commercial projects. You will develop estimates across multiple design phases, assemble budgets, bids, and GMPs, and coordinate with other divisions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in commercial construction estimating with leadership experience in bidding and preconstruction; Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading bidding, budgeting, estimating, or preconstruction activities preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical trade estimates and bid packages.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles including constructability, quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and working with Division 15 scopes.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Bidding management

Budgeting

Construction estimation

Quality/safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

Orionplacement in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead mechanical estimating and preconstruction activities for complex commercial projects. You will develop estimates across multiple design phases, assemble budgets, bids, and GMPs, and coordinate with other divisions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in commercial construction estimating with leadership experience in bidding and preconstruction; Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.