Construction Estimator - Residential & Light Commercial Projects

MUECKE Design & Construction; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct work with company leadership

Involvement in a variety of projects

Long‑term career growth opportunities

Collaborative, team‑oriented culture

Job summary

MUECKE Design & Construction in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to develop accurate estimates for residential and light commercial projects. You will work closely with ownership, subcontractors, and project teams to price strategies and support pre-construction planning.

The role requires strong estimating experience, knowledge of construction costs, and the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while ensuring profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, or similar role.
• Knowledge of residential and/or light commercial construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgeting, and estimating principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and construction technology tools.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction estimates for residential and light commercial projects.
• Develop project budgets, cost analyses, and pricing proposals.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Identify potential cost risks and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Solicit bids and pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Evaluate proposals for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and suppliers.
• Assist in developing accurate scopes of work for bidding purposes.
• Support project planning and pre‑construction activities.
• Participate in project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams.
• Assist in developing budgets, schedules, and cost projections.
• Collaborate with leadership to align estimating efforts with project goals.
• Work directly with ownership on pricing strategy and project forecasting.
• Monitor market conditions, labor costs, and material pricing trends.
• Help improve estimating processes, systems, and cost databases.
• Contribute to overall project profitability through accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Estimating software

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Help Drive Smart Growth Through Accurate Construction Estimating

We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team and play a critical role in the success of our residential and light commercial construction projects. This position is responsible for developing accurate project estimates, supporting pre‑construction planning efforts, and helping ensure projects are positioned for profitability and successful execution.

The ideal candidate has strong estimating experience, a solid understanding of construction methods and costs, and the ability to work closely with ownership, subcontractors, and project teams to develop competitive and accurate pricing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Proposal Development

• Prepare detailed construction estimates for residential and light commercial projects
• Develop project budgets, cost analyses, and pricing proposals
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements
• Identify potential cost risks and opportunities during the estimating process

Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination

• Solicit bids and pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Evaluate proposals for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and suppliers
• Assist in developing accurate scopes of work for bidding purposes

Pre-Construction Support

• Support project planning and pre‑construction activities
• Participate in project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams
• Assist in developing budgets, schedules, and cost projections
• Collaborate with leadership to align estimating efforts with project goals

Strategic Pricing & Cost Management

• Work directly with ownership on pricing strategy and project forecasting
• Monitor market conditions, labor costs, and material pricing trends
• Help improve estimating processes, systems, and cost databases
• Contribute to overall project profitability through accurate budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, or similar role
• Knowledge of residential and/or light commercial construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgeting, and estimating principles
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and construction technology tools
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
• Involvement in a variety of residential and light commercial projects
• Long‑term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and team‑oriented work environment

Compensation

Based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

If you are a detail‑oriented construction professional who enjoys analyzing project costs, developing accurate estimates, and contributing to successful project outcomes, we encourage you to apply.