Senior Preconstruction Estimator

cppi; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates will base in Orlando but candidates from other Florida offices are welcome. The role focuses on accurate cost/time/materials estimation for projects from conceptual design through GMP, with leadership across estimating activities and strong client, architect, and supplier relationships.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Sage, AutoCAD, and estimating software.
• LEED accreditation (USGBC) preferred.
• Professional Estimator Certification (e.g., ASPE) preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

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.
• Coordinate and analyze subcontractor bids, prepare bid leveling matrices, and perform bid-day evaluations.
• Present and explain estimates to clients, architects, and operations teams.
• Mentor and evaluate assigned estimating staff and contribute to ongoing training initiatives.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelors degree (Construction Science/Management/Architecture/Civil Engineering)

Tools

Excel

Sage

AutoCAD

Project

On-Screen Takeoff

Autodesk Build

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Job description

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

Ideal candidates will base in Orlando but candidates from other Florida offices are welcome. The role focuses on accurate cost/time/materials estimation for projects from conceptual design through GMP, with leadership across estimating activities and strong client, architect, and supplier relationships.