Construction Estimator

MASS Construction; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus based on experience

Team focused on design and execution

Job summary

MASS Construction in Miami is looking for a Construction Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for complex real estate projects. You will prepare and analyze budgets, conduct quantity takeoffs, and manage subcontractor bids. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in estimating projects valued above $5M in South Florida. The role offers competitive compensation between $85,000 and $130,000 plus bonuses., and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Join a team focused on delivering high-profile, design-driven projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating ground‑up or major renovation projects in South Florida.
• $5M+ project experience required.
• Expert in reading plans/specs with strong knowledge of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, DD, and GMP estimates for projects.
• Perform detailed takeoffs from plans/specs using relevant software.
• Build and maintain cost models during design phases.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore Estimating

Sage

HeavyBid

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

On‑Screen Takeoff

Job description

MASS is a Miami-based construction management and development advisory firm specializing in complex real estate projects across South Florida. The firm partners with developers, owners, architects, and investors to plan, entitle, and deliver multifamily, mixed-use, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and urban infill developments. Serving as owner’s representative, construction manager, and licensed general contractor, MASS supports projects from early feasibility and pre‑construction through permitting, construction, and closeout. Its integrated approach aligns stakeholders, anticipates challenges, and maintains control over cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring projects are buildable, efficient, and executed as intended while preserving design vision.

The Role

We’re seeking a Construction Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for MASS’s complex projects across South Florida. You’ll work at the intersection of design and execution, developing accurate budgets and GMPs for multifamily, mixed‑use, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and urban infill projects from early feasibility through buyout.

Key Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & Estimating: Prepare conceptual, schematic, DD, and GMP estimates for multifamily, mixed‑use, historic preservation, and office TI projects
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform detailed takeoffs from plans/specs using Bluebeam, On‑Screen Takeoff, or similar. Analyze design documents for scope gaps and constructability issues
• Budget Development: Build and maintain cost models during design phases. Lead value engineering and cost option analysis to align design intent with budget constraints
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor bids. Build and maintain relationships with qualified trade partners across Miami‑Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties
• Bid Coordination: Manage complete bid process including invitations, RFIs, addenda, scope reviews, and award recommendations
• Feasibility & Entitlements Support: Assist with early‑stage cost studies, zoning impacts, and permitting cost implications for complex urban projects
• Client Collaboration: Present budgets to owners, developers, and design teams. Clearly communicate cost drivers, risks, and VE opportunities
• Handoff to Ops: Transition projects to PM/Super teams with thorough estimate turnover, subcontractor lists, and scope narratives

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years estimating ground‑up or major renovation projects in South Florida. $5M+ project experience required. Multifamily, mixed‑use, historic, or urban infill preferred
• Education: Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Technical: Expert in reading plans/specs. Strong knowledge of CSI divisions, building systems, and South Florida market pricing
• Software: Proficient with estimating software – Procore Estimating, Sage, HeavyBid, or similar. Expert in Bluebeam Revu, Excel, and On‑Screen Takeoff
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of Miami‑Dade permitting, zoning, and design review board impacts on cost. Familiar with local subcontractor market
• Skills: Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and communication skills. Can defend numbers to owners and work collaboratively with architects
• Licenses: OSHA 10 preferred. LEED AP or CPE a plus

What We Offer

• Projects: Estimate high‑profile, design‑driven projects where cost control preserves design intent
• Compensation: Competitive salary $85,000 – $130,000 + bonus, based on experience
• Culture: Work alongside a team with backgrounds in both architecture and construction. Direct exposure to feasibility, design, and execution