Job Description
Job DescriptionJob 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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Company DescriptionThis 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.