Commercial Construction Estimator

We are looking for a Commercial Construction Estimator to work onsite in Boynton Beach, FL Monday - Friday.

The Commercial Construction Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects
, typically ranging from $500,000 to $7,000,000
, delivered through a vendor‑managed subcontractor model
. This role focuses on scope clarity, subcontractor pricing, risk evaluation, and smooth handoff to operations
, ensuring projects are bid profitably and executed as scoped.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects, including tenant improvements, renovations, capital improvements, and multi‑site programs valued between $500K and $7M
• Review architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings
  , specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents to fully understand project requirements and constraints
• Perform quantity takeoffs and scope reviews to support accurate pricing for subcontracted trades and materials
• Solicit, coordinate, and analyze subcontractor bids within a vendor‑managed construction model
  , ensuring scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and compliance with the company's standards
• Level subcontractor proposals by scope, inclusions, exclusions, scheduling assumptions, and risk, identifying gaps or inconsistencies
• Develop complete estimate summaries
  , including subcontracted costs, general conditions, allowances, contingencies, and markups
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications
  , documenting them clearly for internal review and proposal submission
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to validate constructability, sequencing, vendor availability, and execution strategies
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings, site walks, and scope clarification discussions as required
• Prepare bid pricing and proposal inputs for submission to clients, owners, or procurement platforms
• Support post‑award subcontractor buyout
  , scope alignment, and estimate handoff to the project team
• Maintain historical cost data, subcontractor pricing, and estimating templates for continuous improvement and accuracy
• Assist with value engineering (VE) by evaluating alternate means, methods, or materials without compromising scope or quality
• Support bid strategy discussions
  , including go/no‑go decisions, staffing assumptions, and schedule impacts

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field
  , or equivalent hands‑on estimating experience
• 3–7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
  , preferably with a general contractor operating in a subcontractor‑driven model
• Experience estimating mid‑size commercial projects
  , typically $500K–$10M
  , with multiple subcontracted trades
• Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods
  , sequencing, logistics, and trade coordination
• Advanced proficiency with estimating and takeoff software
  , such as Plan Swift, Bluebeam, On‑Screen Takeoff, or similar tools
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for bid leveling, cost modeling, and estimate analysis
• Ability to read and interpret full construction drawing sets
  , including architectural, MEP, and specialty scopes
• Experience coordinating and communicating with subcontractors and vendors to clarify scope, pricing, and assumptions

• Thrives with incomplete information and evolving scope
• Is comfortable being hands‑on and client‑facing early in the project
• Understands that estimating is not just pricing—but problem‑solving, planning, and partnership

• Experience estimating projects where complete construction drawings or fully defined scopes are not available at bid time
  , requiring active scope development and clarification
• Demonstrated ability to engage early with clients, project managers, and vendors to help define project scope, assumptions, and budget before formal documentation exists
• Experience performing conceptual, budgetary, and ROM (rough order of magnitude) estimates based on limited information, site visits, historical data, and vendor input
• Strong background in scope gap identification…