Senior Estimator

Alleato Group; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Vehicle & phone allowance

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Alleato Group is a growing commercial design-build construction company seeking a Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to lead full-cycle preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, distributing plans to subs, prequalifying subcontractors, and ensuring at least three competitive bids per trade to meet project goals. The role partners with project teams to drive value through accurate scopes and cost analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on commercial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar).
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and lifecycle costs.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define all scopes of work.
• Upload and distribute plans and specifications to qualified subcontractors.
• Identify and prequalify subcontractors within the project’s geographic market.
• Ensure a minimum of three (3) competitive bids per trade.

Skills

Construction estimating

Bid coordination

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

BuildingConnected

Excel

Job description

Alleato Group is a growing commercial design-build construction company delivering high-quality projects across multiple commercial sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator to lead full-cycle preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define all scopes of work
• Upload and distribute plans and specifications to qualified subcontractors
• Identify and prequalify subcontractors within the project’s geographic market
• Ensure a minimum of three (3) competitive bids per trade
• Proactively follow up with subcontractors to ensure bid coverage
• Analyze bids for scope completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements
• Prepare detailed scope sheets and ensure subcontractor compliance
• Manage bidder RFIs during the estimating phase
• Maintain organized estimating files and bid documentation

II. Proposals & Budget Development

• Assemble complete project proposals including:
• General conditions
• Develop project durations and review with leadership prior to finalizing
• Prepare detailed inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Produce final estimate packages for internal review and client submission

III. Design-Build Support

• Participate in all phases of design-build preconstruction
• Provide value-engineering and material alternatives to control costs
• Coordinate estimates with project management to ensure coverage and constructability
• Maintain a bid calendar tracking all active estimates
• Meet all internal and external deadlines

V. Business & Client Interaction

• Communicate professionally with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Support business development efforts through accurate, competitive estimating
• Represent Alleato Group with professionalism and integrity

What This Role Is NOT

• Not residential-only or remodeling-only estimating
• Not a PM-only or superintendent role with occasional estimating

At Alleato Group, we are your partner from the ground up-and this is your opportunity to lead the way on extraordinary projects.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating, with a focus on commercial projects.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project lifecycle costs.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in estimating or construction management are a plus.
• Performance bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Vehicle & phone allowance
• Paid vacation
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding commercial contractor