Construction Estimator

Global Silicon Valley; Palm Springs Estates (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Silicon Valley in Florida seeks a Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial projects, analyzing plans, specs, and documents to determine material, labor, and equipment costs. You will collaborate with preconstruction, project management, subcontractors, and clients to support bids and budgeting.

The role requires 2–5+ years of estimating experience on office, retail, healthcare, or mixed-use projects, proficiency with Procore and PlanSwift, strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred), or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare bid estimates and cost models.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical pricing.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assess project risks and develop contingencies.
• Coordinate bid schedules and ensure timely submission.
• Clarify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare bid summaries and leveling sheets.
• Participate in scope review meetings with subcontractors.
• Assist in proposal preparation and presentation materials.
• Develop preliminary budgets and cost models.
• Perform cost comparisons and cost studies.
• Support GMP development.
• Track market trends and material cost fluctuations.
• Work closely with project managers and preconstruction teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Assist with handoff meetings to operations teams.
• Maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Sage Estimating

OST

Job description

Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This role analyzes project plans, specifications, and related documents to determine material, labor, and equipment costs. The Estimator works closely with preconstruction, project management, subcontractors, and clients to support successful bid submissions and project budgeting.

Key Responsibilities:

Preconstruction & Estimating:

• Review and analyze project drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical pricing.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assess project risks and develop appropriate contingencies.

Bid Management:

• Coordinate bid schedules and ensure timely submission.
• Clarify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare bid summaries and leveling sheets.
• Participate in scope review meetings with subcontractors.
• Assist in proposal preparation and presentation materials.

Cost Analysis & Budgeting:

• Develop preliminary budgets and cost models.
• Perform cost comparisons and cost studies.
• Support GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) development.
• Track market trends and material cost fluctuations.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Assist with handoff meetings to operations teams.
• Maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred), or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2-5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (depending on level).
• Experience with commercial projects such as office, retail, healthcare, education, multifamily, or industrial.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with estimating software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating, OST, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong Excel skills.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.