Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Chief Estimator for a direct hire opportunity in Orlando, FL, supporting commercial construction projects with a focus on metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and related scopes of work. This role is ideal for an experienced construction estimating professional who can lead preconstruction efforts, prepare accurate bids, and collaborate closely with project managers, field leadership, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
This opportunity offers a stable, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to make a direct impact on project wins and profitability. The Chief Estimator will play a key role in bid strategy, client relationships, estimating accuracy, and team development while working for an organization that values technical expertise, accountability, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, and related construction scopes.
- Review drawings, specifications, addenda, building codes, UL systems, and engineered designs to identify project requirements and risks.
- Coordinate pre-bid planning, site visits, RFIs, supplier pricing, subcontractor input, and proposal development.
- Identify value-engineering opportunities, cost-saving solutions, and competitive bid strategies.
- Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, production rates, and current market cost information.
- Participate in bid reviews, client meetings, project handoffs, and mentoring of junior estimating team members.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Direct hire, full-time position.
- Monday through Friday schedule, approximately 40 hours per week.
- Primarily office-based with periodic visits to active construction sites.
- Local travel is typically within approximately 60 miles of the Orlando office, with occasional travel to the Tampa market.
- Mileage and tolls for approved business travel will be reimbursed.
- Occasional additional hours may be required to meet bid deadlines or client needs.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan eligibility after one year of employment.
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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.
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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.