Estimating Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) • Rockville, MD

5d • $105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Estimating Manager leads the overall bid process for a project, including understanding deliverables, developing work plans, identifying required resources, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP). The role leads bid and GMP assembly, prepares detailed estimates across design phases, coordinates trade partner coverage, and supports bid strategy, constructability reviews, and value engineering.

The Estimating Manager also participates in project meetings and client presentations, manages bid documentation and distribution, builds relationships with trade partners, suppliers, clients, and design teams, and coaches staff in developing job skills. The position is accountable for the work of others and contributes to department and market-sector planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least five years of experience in estimating for commercial construction.
• Experience leading bids and trade coordination.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices, including safety, quality, constructability, and sustainability standards.
• Leadership-level communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid and GMP assembly process with minimal guidance.
• Manage bid-day activities, compile deliverables, and submit responses.
• Prepare detailed estimates at all phases of design, with proficiency in divisions 3–16 and division 2 for Base Building.
• Lead and coordinate scope writing and qualification development; manage and coordinate divisions 2, 15, and 16.
• Lead constructability reviews and develop specific systems analyses, value engineering proposals, and alternates lists or logs.
• Assist with strategy development for GMPs and competitive bids.
• Participate in project meetings and client presentations; attend pre-bid meetings, lead trade partner walk-throughs, and lead bid presentations.
• Own overall trade partner and supplier coverage, communication, and management; identify and align qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope.
• Manage distribution of project documents, including RFIs and addenda.
• Counsel, educate, and coach staff to develop job skills.
• Build relationships with trade partners, suppliers, clients, and design teams.
• Contribute to strategic market-sector and department business-development planning.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health care plan, including family coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Annual contribution to a health savings account (HSA).
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Paid time off and annual holidays.
• 401(k), Roth, and ESOP financial benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Fertility and family-forming assistance.
• Continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-site fitness center.
• Parental leave.
• Company vehicle or auto allowance for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager