GC - SR ESTIMATOR - COMMERCIAL

GC - SR ESTIMATOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical, mechanical, general contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of  Senior Estimator  in Fort Myers, FL. 

Sr. Estimator Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary for the Estimator role varies from $150,000–$170,000 per year. Total compensation, including profit sharing programs, well exceeds the base range listed above.

• Industry-leading compensation
• 100% Employee-owned
• Outstanding health benefits
• Generous Profit Sharing / 401(k) plan / wealth-building
• Generous PTO policy
• Industry-leading advancement opportunities

Sr. Estimator Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services. Candidates will be considered only with 8+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to determine project scope and estimate costs
• Prepare detailed conceptual and hard bid estimates across multiple construction disciplines
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain current pricing and evaluate competitive bids
• Support preconstruction by developing budgets, performing takeoffs, and coordinating early-stage value engineering
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules and assist in preconstruction planning
• Coordinate bid reviews and final proposal submissions with leadership
• Develop and maintain a database of historical costs, vendor pricing, and market trends
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for accuracy, compliance, and scope coverage
• Assist project managers with buyout and subcontractor negotiations
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure budget alignment from estimating through construction
• Track and analyze project costs, updating forecasts and identifying variances
• Produce clear and detailed reports and estimates for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent training and experience)
• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating experience, including new construction and renovations 
• 5+years of experience in the field preferred.
• Large scale commercial projects for private and public sectors (Airports, K-12/Higher Education, Healthcare, etc)
• Proven ability to develop conceptual budgets from limited design documents
• Deep understanding of commercial construction practices, scopes, and sequencing
• Experience with various building types including educational, institutional, and/or aviation projects is strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and other estimating software (Procore is a plus)
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills