Construction Estimator (Northeast Broward County, Florida)
WHY YOU WANT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity to become a key member of a growing construction team where your estimating expertise, attention to detail, and ability to develop accurate project budgets will have a direct impact on project success. You will take ownership of the preconstruction process, work closely with experienced construction professionals, and contribute to the successful delivery of medical & commercial projects.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, developing project budgets, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and supporting the overall preconstruction process for commercial construction projects.
This individual will work closely with ownership, operations leadership, project managers, architects, consultants, and trade partners to ensure project scopes are thoroughly evaluated, costs are accurately projected, and proposals are competitive and complete.
You will play a critical role in establishing the foundation for successful project execution. The environment is collaborative, growth-oriented, and aligned with professionals who take pride in accuracy, accountability, strong communication, and doing things the right way.
YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Manage preconstruction estimating activities for multiple healthcare and commercial construction projects.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, preliminary budgets, and competitive bid proposals.
- Review architectural, structural, MEP, and construction documents to evaluate project scope and requirements.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure accurate and complete pricing.
- Develop detailed scopes of work and identify potential gaps, exclusions, and discrepancies in construction documents.
- Evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop reliable project estimates.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams throughout preconstruction.
- Identify constructability concerns, cost risks, and opportunities for value engineering.
- Maintain organized estimating documentation, bid records, subcontractor proposals, and cost information.
- Support proposal preparation, subcontractor selection, procurement planning, and project buyout.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and operations leadership to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to construction.
- Manage multiple estimating deadlines and priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
Required
- Proven experience in construction estimating and preconstruction with a commercial General Contractor.
- Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, labor costs, subcontractor pricing, and project budgeting.
- Experience estimating medical facilities, healthcare fit-outs, renovations, and/or similar commercial construction projects.
- Ability to prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, detailed estimates, scopes of work, and bid proposals.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and construction documents.
- Experience soliciting subcontractor bids, evaluating pricing, and identifying scope gaps.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- Experience estimating healthcare facilities, medical offices, medical fit-outs, and ground-up commercial construction.
- Experience with projects ranging from smaller commercial renovations to multimillion-dollar construction projects.
- Familiarity with value engineering, constructability reviews, subcontractor buyout, and procurement planning.
- Experience using construction estimating software, ShareFile, and construction management platforms.
- Established relationships with commercial subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
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