Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $130,000 – $170,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company
A well-established General Contractor based in Fort Lauderdale, FL is looking to add an experienced Senior Estimator to their preconstruction team.
The company specializes in commercial, retail, healthcare, and multifamily construction , with projects typically ranging from $5M to $100M+ .
The Role
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading estimates from initial concept through bid submission, working closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and the operations team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for $5M–$100M+ commercial construction projects
- Lead quantity takeoffs and review plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Develop conceptual, schematic, GMP, and final estimates
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
- Manage bid leveling and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and discrepancies
- Work closely with Project Managers and Preconstruction teams
- Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- Develop project budgets and maintain accurate cost information
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and client presentations
- Assist with procurement and project turnover following award
- Provide pricing and estimating support for change orders when required
Project Types
- Commercial
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Multifamily
- Ground-up Construction
- Renovations & Redevelopment
- Mixed-Use
Requirements
- 7+ years of construction estimating experience
- Experience with a General Contractor preferred
- Proven experience estimating commercial projects valued at $5M+
- Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes, construction costs, and project delivery
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Strong knowledge of South Florida construction markets preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software such as Bluebeam, OST, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits
- $130,000 – $170,000 base salary
- Full-time permanent position
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-value commercial and multifamily projects
- Long-term career growth with an established GC