Commerical Construction Estimator at BlueTeam

Boca Raton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Bid Leveling, Cost Estimation, Takeoffs, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, PlanSwift, STACK, ProEst, On-Screen Takeoff, Pantera, Construction Documentation, Vendor Management, Project Coordination, Scope Analysis

Industry

Construction

Description

Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator Department: Recon & CapEx Reports To: Field Operations Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Travel Required: up to 25% Company Summary: BlueTeam is 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 at BlueTeam 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 LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to on going construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial interior and exterior renovation projects. Coordinate with field personnel and vendors to gather pricing, clarify scopes, and ensure alignment between estimates and execution.