Senior Preconstruction Estimator

Jobless; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) in Orlando is seeking an experienced Preconstruction professional to join our team as an Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager.

Ideally based in Orlando, FL, but candidates from other Florida offices are welcome. The role leads cost estimation from conceptual design through GMP, providing leadership, mentoring, and quality control across estimating activities while maintaining strong relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience with at least 3 years in estimating or preconstruction preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Sage, AutoCAD, and estimating software.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction systems including sitework, foundations, structural systems, interiors, and MEP.
• LEED accreditation and Professional Estimator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid-chase briefs and attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Lead kick-off and progress meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Review front-end documents and Owner agreements to identify risks.
• Perform constructability reviews and generate RFIs using Autodesk Build.
• Manage prequalification and selection of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain preconstruction and design schedules.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and detailed estimates using On-Screen Takeoff.
• Coordinate and analyze subcontractor bids, prepare bid leveling matrices, and perform bid-day evaluations.
• Prepare detailed estimate summaries, bid forms, risk mitigation plans, and procurement tracking logs.
• Present and explain estimates to clients, architects, and operations teams.
• Support project handoff by reviewing costs, subcontractor scopes, and value analysis opportunities with the Project Management team.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases, pricing, and estimating software.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Mentor and evaluate assigned estimating staff and contribute to ongoing training initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel advanced

Project management

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science / Construction Management / Architecture / Civil Engineering

Tools

Sage

On-Screen Takeoff

Autodesk Build

Job description

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) in Orlando is seeking an experienced Preconstruction professional to join our team as an Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager.

Ideally based in Orlando, FL, but candidates from other Florida offices are welcome. The role leads cost estimation from conceptual design through GMP, providing leadership, mentoring, and quality control across estimating activities while maintaining strong relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and