Commercial Construction Estimator

Commercial Construction Estimator

Boynton Beach, FL | In-Person
Pay: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

A growing commercial general contractor and facilities management company is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join its team. This role is ideal for someone with strong estimating experience in commercial construction projects ranging from renovations to multi-million-dollar builds.

The Estimator will play a key role in preparing accurate project estimates, analyzing construction documents, coordinating subcontractor pricing, and supporting successful bid submissions. Projects typically range from $50K to $6M across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.

Responsibilities:
Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and addenda to prepare complete project estimates
Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
Develop competitive bid proposals and bid packages
Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients during preconstruction
Maintain historical pricing databases and track current market trends
Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Assist with post-bid negotiations and scope reviews
Support internal budgeting and forecasting efforts
Ensure estimates are accurate, detailed, and aligned with project goals

Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator within a commercial general contracting environment
Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials
Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Autodesk Build, ProEst, Sage Estimating, or similar
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and architectural drawings
Skilled in quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and bid strategy
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and proactive mindset
Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Valid driver’s license required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:

The pay transparency policy is available here:

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

Commercial Construction, Construction Estimating, Estimator, Quantity Takeoffs, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Autodesk Build, ProEst, Sage Estimating, Bid Preparation, Cost Analysis, Construction Bidding, Preconstruction, Blueprint Reading, Construction Documents,