Senior Estimator

Location: South Florida

Company: Confidential General Contractor

Recruiting Partner: Build People

About The Opportunity

Build People is partnering with an established General Contractor in South Florida to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to support its growing portfolio of construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded estimating professional with strong technical expertise and a thorough understanding of construction costs, subcontractor procurement, and preconstruction planning.

Working closely with company leadership, project management teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors, you will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive estimates, managing budgets throughout the design process, identifying value engineering opportunities, and helping secure new projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to estimating, strong knowledge of the South Florida construction market, and the ability to manage multiple bids and preconstruction assignments from initial concept through contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate construction estimates for projects ranging from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Review architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and project documentation to develop comprehensive scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Develop conceptual estimates, schematic design budgets, design development estimates, and detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive and complete pricing.
• Prepare bid packages, review subcontractor proposals, identify scope gaps, and clarify exclusions and qualifications.
• Maintain and develop relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Work closely with owners, design teams, and internal project personnel to establish budgets and align project scope with financial objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, alternative materials, construction methods, and procurement strategies.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential design conflicts, project risks, and cost implications before construction begins.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost breakdowns, pricing databases, historical cost information, and estimating templates.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement planning, logistics considerations, and construction phasing during preconstruction.
• Prepare and present estimates, bid reviews, and cost recommendations to company leadership and clients.
• Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support business development efforts by preparing competitive proposals and contributing to project pursuits and client presentations.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from estimating and preconstruction into project execution.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years of construction estimating experience, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Demonstrated experience preparing estimates for commercial construction projects from initial budgeting through final bid.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, material costs, labor rates, and construction methods.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor proposals.
• Proven ability to manage competitive bids, negotiated work, and multiple estimating assignments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement, bid leveling, scope review, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost-control strategies.
• Familiarity with the South Florida construction market, including local subcontractors, suppliers, labor costs, and prevailing pricing conditions.
• Proficiency with estimating and preconstruction software; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or comparable platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience estimating commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, high-rise residential, or other complex building projects.
• Experience with both conceptual estimating and detailed, trade-by-trade estimates.
• A strong track record of preparing accurate, competitive bids and identifying opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Experience working directly with owners and developers during design and preconstruction.
• Established relationships with subcontractors and suppliers across South Florida.
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established South Florida General Contractor with an active project pipeline.
• Play a key role in project selection, budgeting, pricing, and securing new business.
• Work closely with company leadership and project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Contribute directly to project profitability and the company's continued growth.
• Develop your career within a collaborative construction environment that values technical expertise and commercial performance.
  
  

Interested?

If you are an experienced Senior Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a General Contractor in South Florida, Build People would welcome a confidential conversation.