Construction Senior Estimator

Company: AppleOne
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Opening – Senior Estimator – Commercial Construction (Ground-Up) Location: Sunrise, FL (In-Office) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Commercial Ground-Up Construction Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000 (DOE) About the Opportunity AppleOne is partnering with a leading national commercial General Contractor with a strong and established presence in South Florida, including offices in Sunrise, Florida. This organization is well-regarded for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects nationwide and maintains a diverse portfolio spanning new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse. The firm supports complex, large-scale developments as well as fast-track commercial projects across multiple market sectors. Market Sectors Include: Commercial Office Industrial / Warehouse Self-Storage Healthcare Higher Education Multi-Unit Residential Food Service / Hospitality Retail Financial Institutions Governmental Facilities LEED-Certified & Sustainable Projects The company also offers additional in-house capabilities that enhance project efficiency and quality across select specialty scopes. Position Overview The Senior Estimator will join a growing Preconstruction team based in the Sunrise office. This role is ideal for: A seasoned Senior Estimator, or An experienced Project Manager with strong estimating exposure seeking a dedicated Preconstruction role The position focuses on developing accurate, competitive estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects, typically valued at $20M, while collaborating closely with internal operations teams, design professionals, ownership, and trade partners. Key Responsibilities Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP estimates for ground-up commercial projects Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and pricing evaluations across all trades Lead and support the preconstruction process from pursuit through final proposal submission Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Architects, Engineers, and Ownership during preconstruction Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost-saving initiatives Support proposal development, bid presentations, and owner interviews as required Assist with the handoff from Preconstruction to Operations to ensure project continuity Track market conditions, labor availability, and material pricing trends Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Qualifications & Experience Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial construction Proven experience in commercial estimating or preconstruction Strong background in ground-up projects valued at $20M Experience as a Senior Estimator or Project Manager with hands-on estimating responsibilities Solid understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing Ability to accurately analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Effective written and verbal communication skills Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a long-term career focus Ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications Software proficiency required: Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Procore Bluebeam (required) Advanced Excel skills Experience across diverse commercial project types strongly preferred, including: Tilt-wall Light industrial High-rise multifamily Hospitality (wood-frame or podium) Healthcare Retail Multi-story self-storage Ability to work independently with minimal structure, exercising sound judgment Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and m Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023 -06/22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company 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. https://e- verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E - Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf 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. 1559 Company Description This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with. Company Description This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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