Commercial Construction Estimator Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Commercial Construction Estimator DEE Consulting Boca Raton, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Pricing Bluebeam Microsoft Excel Renovation Disaster management PlanSwift Disaster management experience (3-5 years) Mid-level 3 years Bachelor’s degree Disaster recovery implementation Xactimate Commercial construction Construction Management Communication skills Negotiation Estimation for commercial construction Construction estimating Time management

Full Job Description Company Summary:

We are a US-based provider of national disaster recovery, remediation, reconstruction, renovation, and roofing services for commercial properties. Our core business focuses on cleanup and mitigation efforts for recovery from fire damage, roof leaks, flooding, pipe bursts, and post-disaster remediation due to severe weather. We exclusively serve commercial sectors including hospitality, senior housing, healthcare, commercial offices, municipalities, multifamily living, and institutional markets.”

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator who thrives in a team-based environment, understands the nuances of pricing renovation work in diverse markets, and is eager to help refine how we estimate, source, and deliver value. This role is not about working in isolation. It is about contributing to an integrated estimating team that partners closely with field operations, project management, and vendor networks. Estimators here are part of the solution—not just calculators of cost. This position includes periodic travel to evaluate jobsite conditions, vet subcontractors, and inform constructability assumptions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical estimating skills, fluency in industry-standard tools, and the interpersonal grit to extract pricing from reluctant vendors, clarify scopes, and build pricing logic when details are incomplete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial interior and exterior renovation projects Evaluate architectural drawings, narratives, specifications, and site photos Develop estimates using structured templates and software tools such as PlanSwift, STACK, ProEst, or On-Screen Takeoff Coordinate with field personnel and project directors to confirm site logistics, phasing, and risk assumptions Lead outreach to subcontractors and vendors to gather pricing, clarify scopes, and perform bid leveling Manage bid communications and ITB workflows through Pantera’s Integrated Plan Room platform Analyze and compare vendor proposals; prepare clarifications and inclusions/exclusions as needed Assemble pre-bid packages including schedules, scope narratives, and pricing breakdowns Support project handoff meetings and ensure alignment between estimate and field execution Re-engage post-award as needed to support budget alignment, scope clarification, or change orders Contribute to process improvement, data standardization, and cost history development Maintain open lines of communication with client stakeholders during the bid process, ensuring shared understanding of scope, risks, and pricing logic to promote trust and alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of commercial construction systems, sequencing, and vendor trade scopes Proficient in at least one industry-standard estimating platform (PlanSwift, STACK, ProEst, OST, etc.) Experience using Pantera (or a similar ITB platform such as Pipeline) preferred Strong Excel and Bluebeam skills required; experience with Excel-integrated takeoff workflows a plus Able to read and interpret construction documents, perform independent quantity surveys, and identify scope gaps Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered Minimum 3 years of commercial renovation estimating experience, ideally in both interiors and exteriors

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

On the road