Construction Estimator

West End Workforce; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West End Workforce in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to own accurate cost projections for sophisticated projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop cost breakdowns across trades, and collaborate with project teams to enable competitive bids.

Candidate should have 5+ years estimating experience across residential, commercial, or general contracting and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of plans, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs.
• Experience with residential, commercial, or general contracting projects.
• Proficiency with estimating, takeoff, and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and budgets from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP plans and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost breakdowns across multiple construction trades.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Maintain current subcontractor, supplier, labor, and material pricing.
• Partner with project management, purchasing, field operations, and leadership throughout preconstruction.
• Track historical costs and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Assist with project budgets, bid packages, and cost analysis.
• Help ensure projects are properly scoped and positioned for successful execution.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Subcontractor pricing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Software proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Construction management software

Excel

Job description

A well-established and growing Florida construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join its team in the Sarasota area.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of estimating for sophisticated, high-quality construction projects while working closely with an experienced leadership and construction team. The company has a strong reputation, an established project pipeline, and is looking for an estimator who can bring both technical expertise and sound judgment to the preconstruction process.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed estimates and budgets from conceptual design through final construction documents
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP plans and specifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost breakdowns across multiple construction trades
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and opportunities for value engineering
• Maintain current subcontractor, supplier, labor, and material pricing
• Partner with project management, purchasing, field operations, and leadership throughout preconstruction
• Track historical costs and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy
• Assist with project budgets, bid packages, and cost analysis
• Help ensure projects are properly scoped and positioned for successful execution

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience preferred
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs
• Experience with residential, custom home, commercial, or general contracting projects
• Ability to estimate across multiple trades and understand how individual scopes come together within the overall project
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and evaluate pricing
• Proficiency with estimating, takeoff, and construction software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage estimates while collaborating closely with the broader construction team