Commercial Construction Estimator

An employer in Fort Myers FL is looking for a permanent direct-hire Estimator to join their growing team for a 100% on-site role. This Estimator leads compliant, competitive bid preparation by analyzing bid docs, bonding/insurance, and wage requirements, and by completing accurate quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates (materials, labor, equipment, unit pricing). Reviews specs and drawings to define full scope, leverages historical data to sharpen assumptions, and recommends valuedriven design options that balance cost, quality, and material availability. Partners with project managers and procurement to support negotiations, change orders, and project controls with clear cost breakdowns, and conducts rigorous final estimate reviews before submission. Collaborates with clients and leadership on prequal and bid presentations, while supporting business development through proposal input, tracking prospects, early client engagement, and preliminary estimating during the sales process.
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Required Skills & Experience
- 4-year degree in construction management, engineering degree, or similar
- 5+ years' experience as commercial estimator (NOT RESIDENTIAL)
• Ie - offices, hotels, docks, spas, marinas, etc
- Procore or similar estimation software (Procore used here)
Job Stability!
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Lead cultivation experience - early client engagement, assisting in proposal development, tracking prospective projects and lead opportunity, preliminary estimating support during sales process
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.