Construction Senior Estimator

Job Description

Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction (Ground‑Up) – Apple One is partnering with a leading national commercial General Contractor with a strong presence in South Florida. Job Opening – Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction (Ground‑Up).

Location:

Sunrise, FL (In‑Office).

Employment Type:

Full‑Time. Industry: Commercial Ground‑Up Construction. Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000 (DOE).

The Senior Estimator will join a growing preconstruction team based in the Sunrise office. The role focuses on developing accurate, competitive estimates for ground‑up commercial construction projects, typically valued at $20M+, while collaborating closely with internal operations teams, design professionals, ownership, and trade partners.

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for ground‑up commercial projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and pricing evaluations across all trades.
• Lead and support the preconstruction process from pursuit through final proposal submission.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Architects, Engineers, and Ownership during preconstruction.
• Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support proposal development, bid presentations, and owner interviews as required.
• Assist with the handoff from Preconstruction to Operations to ensure project continuity.
• Track market conditions, labor availability, and material pricing trends.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction.
• Proven experience in commercial estimating or preconstruction.
• Strong background in ground‑up projects valued at $20M+.
• Experience as a Senior Estimator or Project Manager with hands‑on estimating responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of construction meanings, methods, and sequencing.
• Ability to accurately analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a long‑term career focus.
• Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Software proficiency required:
  Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Procore, Bluebeam (required), advanced Excel skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans.

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