Senior Estimator Preconstruction Lead

Senior Estimator – Preconstruction Lead

(General Contractor) – Commercial & Multifamily
Miami, FL 33155 | Full-Time | On-site | Local/Regional Candidates Preferred

A long-established South Florida GC (nearly 60 years) is hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the full estimating function—from conceptual budgeting and preconstruction planning through final bid submission
. Family-founded and now a $25M General Contractor
, the company is entering a major growth phase through an exclusive developer partnership, with a committed pipeline expected to scale project volume toward $100M
.

This role offers a defined path to Chief Estimator
, with compensation growth aligned to project launches and company expansion.

• $125,000 – $160,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off

• Direct access to leadership and fast decision-making
• High-impact role in a growth-stage GC with strong backing
• Committed project pipeline across commercial and multifamily work
• Clear path to Chief Estimator with compensation growth milestones

• Lead preconstruction and estimating on projects from $1M–$100M
• Produce conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid packages
• Perform takeoffs, scope reviews, and CSI trade coverage checks
• Run subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and apples-to-apples comparisons
• Identify scope gaps and pricing risk across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP
• Maintain cost history and estimating standards for scalability
• Deliver complete estimate handoff to operations/project teams

• 5+ years GC estimating (commercial/multifamily preferred)
• Experience with multi-million-dollar project pricing
• Strong drawing/spec review skills (A/S/MEP)
• Advanced Excel;
  Bluebeam/OST/Plan Swift/Procore a plus
• Can run preconstruction workflow independently

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with Bluebeam
  , Plan Swift
  /On-Screen Takeoff (OST),
  Procore
  , or similar tools
• Experience with ground-up commercial/multifamily and complex renovation projects

Qualified applicants will be contacted quickly for a confidential phone conversation. Apply with your resume to be considered.