Construction Estimator - Full Time

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct HireAppleOne is partnering with several highly reputable, stable, and established Commercial General Contractors throughout South Florida that are seeking experienced Mid-Level and Senior Estimators to join their preconstruction and estimating teams. These opportunities are ideal for construction professionals with 5–10+ years of estimating experience working directly for a Commercial General Contractor and a strong understanding of all divisions of construction .Candidates should have experience developing complete estimates for commercial construction projects from conceptual/preconstruction stages through final bid and buyout. Strong knowledge of the South Florida construction market, subcontractor community, material pricing, and local building conditions is highly preferred. Projects may include ground-up construction, renovations, expansions, tenant improvements, healthcare, hospitality, municipal/public, education, multifamily, industrial, retail, office, and other commercial projects depending on the GC.Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, design-development, and final construction estimates. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other construction documents for scope and completeness. Develop detailed scopes of work and bid packages for subcontractors and vendors. Solicit, review, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals. Identify scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, constructability concerns, and potential project risks. Prepare bid comparisons and subcontractor leveling sheets. Develop project budgets based on historical costs, current market conditions, and subcontractor pricing. Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners throughout South Florida. Participate in preconstruction meetings, bid reviews, scope reviews, and project turnover meetings. Work closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Preconstruction leadership, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Assist with subcontractor buyout and transition awarded projects from estimating/preconstruction to operations. Maintain accurate historical cost data and stay current on construction pricing and market conditions.5–10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred, depending on level.~ Commercial General Contractor experience is required.~ Strong experience estimating all divisions/trades of commercial construction .~ Experience preparing complete estimates for ground-up and/or major commercial renovation projects.~ Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.~ Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and subcontractor bid analysis.~ Strong understanding of construction means and methods.~ Knowledge of the South Florida subcontractor and construction market is strongly preferred.~ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent construction experience will also be considered. Experience with commercial construction estimating and preconstruction platforms is highly desirable, including: Microsoft Excel Similar estimating/takeoff software The ideal candidate is a well-rounded Commercial GC Estimator who understands a project from the ground up and is comfortable estimating across multiple construction divisions rather than specializing in only one trade. We are especially interested in candidates who have established relationships within the South Florida subcontractor community and understand local labor, material, and construction costs. Opportunities are available at both the Mid-Level and Senior Estimator level, with compensation determined by experience, project background, technical expertise, and overall qualifications. Current opportunities are available with established Commercial General Contractors in: