Commercial Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Estimator – Lead Retail and Grocery Projects for Malcolmson Construction

Job Overview

• Company: Malcolmson Construction Company, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $105,000 - $120,000 per year plus Annual Bonus
• Location: Clearwater, FL
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Retail and Grocery (New Construction & Renovations)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will take full ownership of our estimating department, driving the growth and profitability of multi-million-dollar commercial projects. This role gives you the leadership autonomy to build bids from the ground up while actively shaping our commercial pipeline. You will join a collaborative environment where every team member shares directly in project success and company operations.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Build accurate estimates and budgets for multi-million-dollar retail and grocery projects without fully developed documents.
• Lead and manage the overall operations of the estimating department with supporting team members.
• Source potential and future commercial work by actively monitoring industry project boards.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals in strict accordance with Instructions to Bidders documents.
• Maintain complete bidding schedules, solicit qualified bidders, and establish detailed cost comparisons.
• Execute both hard bid and negotiated estimating strategies to secure profitable commercial contracts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience 
• Proven background as a Commercial Estimator specifically within retail and grocery construction.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets for both ground-up builds and renovation projects.
• Strong track record of successfully executing both hard bid and negotiated estimating processes.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage an estimating department independently.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of related work experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based annual bonus potential.
• Weekly pay cycle for predictable earnings.
• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical insurance package.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Travel project support allowances.
• Paid training and certifications including safety, technical, OSHA, Fall Protection, and lift operation.
• Provided safety equipment for all operational needs.

About Us

Malcolmson Construction Company, Inc. is a premier general contractor specializing in commercial development across retail, grocery, and renovation sectors. We foster a shared-success culture where every employee plays a hands-on role in daily operations and project victories.

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Malcolmson Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.