What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator-General Construction position at Kimmel & Associates?
About The Company
Our client is a respected Construction Management and Design-Build firm with over 30 years of successful project delivery along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Known for their hands-on leadership, collaborative approach, and deep local roots, the firm has built a reputation for delivering complex commercial projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and integrity.
With a long-standing presence in the region and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they offer a stable and rewarding environment for high-level construction professionals ready to make an impact.
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the team in Fort Myers, FL. This is a senior-level, hands-on estimating role requiring both conceptual and detailed estimating experience across a variety of project types.
The ideal candidate is a “worker/doer”—someone who is not only strategic but also highly involved in the day-to-day work of building estimates from preconstruction through to project completion.
This role is best suited for a local candidate or someone open to relocating to Fort Myers.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is a respected Construction Management and Design-Build firm with over 30 years of successful project delivery along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Known for their hands-on leadership, collaborative approach, and deep local roots, the firm has built a reputation for delivering complex commercial projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and integrity.
With a long-standing presence in the region and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, they offer a stable and rewarding environment for high-level construction professionals ready to make an impact.
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join the team in Fort Myers, FL. This is a senior-level, hands-on estimating role requiring both conceptual and detailed estimating experience across a variety of project types.
The ideal candidate is a “worker/doer”—someone who is not only strategic but also highly involved in the day-to-day work of building estimates from preconstruction through to project completion.
This role is best suited for a local candidate or someone open to relocating to Fort Myers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual and detailed estimates for design-build and CM projects
- Collaborate with preconstruction, operations, and executive teams
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to produce accurate cost estimates
- Participate in project planning, value engineering, and subcontractor engagement
- Support business development with pricing input during project pursuits
- 10 years of hands-on construction estimating experience
- Proven expertise in conceptual estimating and full preconstruction services
- Familiarity with a variety of commercial construction types (Design-Build/CM)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
- BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required
- Proficient with estimating software and tools (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Sage, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Fort Myers, FL area
- Competitive base salary: $175,000 – $225,000
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Opportunity to join a stable, reputable firm with long-term regional presence
Salary : $175,000 - $225,000