Senior Estimator – Onsite, Tech-Driven Commercial & Multifamily

Framework - Construction Recruiting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Framework - Construction Recruiting is seeking a Senior Estimator for commercial and multifamily projects based in Winter Park, FL. The role leads estimating and preconstruction strategy for a growing portfolio, evaluating constructability and risk with an eye toward AI-enhanced estimating tools.

Requires 8+ years in construction estimating; GC or subcontractor experience is valued. Onsite role with strong client and team collaboration, and a base salary of $105,000 to $130,000 depending on

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, or related experience in commercial or multifamily construction.
• Experience on the general contractor side or with a subcontractor is valued.
• Experience with multifamily, senior living, mixed-use, podium, wrap, garden-style, or mid-rise projects preferred.
• Comfort with conceptual budgeting, GMP development, negotiated work, hard bids, design‑assist coordination, and subcontractor buyout.
• Florida/Central Florida market experience is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and hard-bid estimates for commercial and multifamily projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, structural documents, and addenda for scope and pricing implications, flagging gaps and constructability issues early.
• Produce clean scope narratives, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and bid leveling documents.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors and suppliers; solicit, analyze, and level their proposals.
• Maintain current cost history, production assumptions, unit pricing, and market signals.
• Partner with project executives, managers, superintendents, and design teams to validate estimates for field conditions.
• Support turnover meetings, buyout strategy, and budget reconciliation from concept through final buyout.
• Mentor junior estimators and APMs while modernizing estimating practices.

Skills

Construction estimating

Preconstruction strategy

Cost analysis

Team mentorship

Tech-driven estimating

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Framework - Construction Recruiting is seeking a Senior Estimator for commercial and multifamily projects based in Winter Park, FL. The role leads estimating and preconstruction strategy for a growing portfolio, evaluating constructability and risk with an eye toward AI-enhanced estimating tools.

Requires 8+ years in construction estimating; GC or subcontractor experience is valued. Onsite role with strong client and team collaboration, and a base salary of $105,000 to $130,000 depending on