Commercial Construction Estimator in Boynton

Our client is a nationwide commercial General Construction & Facility Maintenance organization built on respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing—for the clients and for each other.

They are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, communicate respectfully, and value being part of a team. The right candidate is dependable, organized, and approaches their responsibilities with care and professionalism. We value people who are willing to learn, contribute positively to the workplace, and support their coworkers in a collaborative environment.

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

• High attention to detail and accuracy in pricing, scope analysis, and documentation
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
  , with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Analytical and risk‑aware mindset
  , capable of identifying scope gaps, cost drivers, and exposure areas
• Comfort working in a…