Job Description
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established general contractor based in Palm Beach County, building high-quality commercial projects throughout South Florida for over 25 years. Their culture is rooted in strong relationships and defined by accessibility, open communication, active listening, loyalty, and respect. Team members are empowered to collaborate, lead, and succeed while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The company operates two divisions, commercial and multi-family. This role supports the commercial division only, with all projects being ground-up construction.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the full preconstruction and estimating process for ground-up commercial projects
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 estimators
- Review conceptual, schematic, and construction documents to prepare accurate cost estimates
- Establish and manage estimating standards, procedures, and best practices
- Collaborate closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to construction
- Evaluate project risks, scopes, schedules, and cost drivers
- Participate in bid strategy, value engineering, and subcontractor selection
- Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and pipeline planning
Minimum Qualifications
- Senior-level experience in estimating or preconstruction leadership
- Strong background in ground-up commercial construction
- Prior experience as a Director of Estimating, Chief Estimator, Senior Estimator, or similar role
- Proven ability to lead and mentor estimating teams
- Preference for candidates with stable tenure and strong local reputation
Why Join
This is an opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role with a respected Palm Beach County general contractor that has a strong pipeline heading into 2026. The right candidate will have immediate impact, long-term stability, and the opportunity to shape the future of the preconstruction team within a collaborative, relationship-driven environment.