Preconstruction Senior Estimator (MIAMI)

Who are we looking for?

• You are an experienced commercial construction estimator with 7–10 years of dedicated estimating experience.
• You are highly analytical and comfortable breaking down complex drawings, specifications, and bid documents into detailed quantities and costs.
• You are confident working across CSI divisions and trade-specific cost evaluations.
• You are highly detail-oriented and take pride in producing accurate, well-documented estimates.
• You are experienced with negotiated Construction Management, design-assist, and ideally design-build project delivery.
• You are commercially minded and understand how estimating decisions can affect project profitability.
• You are a strong communicator who can build productive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, design teams, clients, and internal leadership.
• You are organized and able to manage multiple estimates and tight bid deadlines without compromising quality.
• You are comfortable supporting value engineering and making cost recommendations during the design process.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and understand the importance of maintaining reliable cost histories and pricing databases.

• You will prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost analyses across all project scopes.
• You will review drawings, specifications, contract documents, and design details to develop accurate preliminary and final estimates.
• You will perform constructibility reviews and identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and potential cost risks.
• You will evaluate trade-specific costs across relevant CSI divisions and reconcile subcontractor proposals.
• You will lead subcontractor and vendor communication for bid solicitation, scope reviews, clarification, and bid leveling.
• You will prepare clear bid summaries and cost comparisons that support informed project decisions.
• You will develop and maintain cost histories and pricing databases to strengthen future estimates and benchmarking.

• You will support value engineering efforts by evaluating alternative materials, systems, and construction approaches.
• You will provide early-stage cost input for design-assist and design-build projects to help teams make informed design decisions.
• You will collaborate with design teams, clients, and Preconstruction Managers to develop preliminary budgets and cost narratives.
• You will help ensure estimates remain aligned with design intent, project objectives, schedule requirements, and cost targets.

• You will work with Preconstruction Managers to review contract requirements, identify cost risks, and support GMP development.
• You will prepare detailed GMP proposals with appropriate contingencies, markups, overhead allocations, and supporting documentation.
• You will develop scopes of work that clearly communicate project assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.
• You will ensure estimates are complete, defensible, and aligned with company standards and project risk profiles.

• You will work closely with internal teams to improve estimating processes, accuracy, and consistency.
• You will incorporate lessons learned from completed projects into future estimates and pricing strategies.
• You will support client meetings, project walkthroughs, and other preconstruction activities when required.
• You will travel periodically to active jobsites, client meetings, and project walkthroughs across south Florida.

• Estimates are accurate, complete, and delivered within established bid deadlines.
• Quantity takeoffs and cost analyses provide comprehensive coverage across all relevant project scopes.
• Subcontractor bids are well-solicited, clearly scoped, and effectively levelled.
• Pricing databases and cost histories are consistently maintained and provide reliable benchmarks for future estimates.
• Value engineering recommendations identify measurable cost opportunities without compromising project quality or schedule.
• GMP proposals are finalized accurately, with appropriate contingencies, markups, and risk allowances.
• Estimates clearly communicate assumptions, exclusions, scope gaps, and cost risks.
• Bid accuracy and project profitability consistently improve through strong estimating practices and lessons learned.

• 7–10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating major commercial, institutional, structural, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSI divisions and trade-specific cost evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency with construction takeoff and estimating software.
• Demonstrated experience with negotiated Construction Management and design-assist project delivery.
• Experience supporting design-build projects is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, building systems, and how design decisions affect project costs.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, bid levelling, cost analysis, and scope development.
• Experience supporting value engineering, preliminary budgeting, and GMP development.
• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of field experience and technical training.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Must be a local candidate in Miami, FL.

• Managing multiple complex estimates and tight bid deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Identifying scope gaps and cost risks when project documentation is still evolving.
• Balancing design flexibility with the need for reliable and transparent project budgets.
• Reconciling different subcontractor proposals and ensuring accurate scope coverage across trades.
• Developing competitive pricing while protecting project profitability.
• Supporting GMP development when design details, quantities, and project requirements continue to change.
• Maintaining pricing accuracy in a market where material, labor, and subcontractor costs can change.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus tied to bid accuracy and project profitability.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Solid retirement plan and paid time off.
• Professional development support.
• Opportunity for learning and career growth.
• Supportive team and great working environment.