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Job Summary
Estimator Commercial Construction Trades
Direct Hire Opportunity with Superior Skilled Trades
Location: TampaFort Myers Region
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: $70000$80000 (based on experience and overall fit)
Position Summary
Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a well-established commercial construction subcontractor to hire a motivated and detail-oriented company provides a full range of interior and exterior services including plastering drywall framing specialty finishes and related scopes.
This role will support the full preconstruction lifecyclefrom identifying bid opportunities through estimate preparation and project handoff. Its an excellent opportunity for a high-potential early career professional or junior estimatorwho is eager to grow into a senior estimating role within a full-service trade contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Independently identify and pursue bidding opportunities
Conduct site visits and pre-bid walkthroughs as needed
Perform quantity takeoffs using OnCenter and QuickBid
Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates covering labor materials equipment and subcontracted scopes
Review construction drawings specifications and contract documents to fully understand project scope
Prepare and submit complete bid proposals including scope narratives assumptions and clarifications
Participate in internal scope reviews and bid strategy discussions
Support project handoff to operations and project management teams clearly communicating scope assumptions and budget structure
Maintain organized estimating files historical cost data and takeoff records
Continuously improve estimating processes tools and assemblies
Primary Scopes of Work
Drywall
Framing
Plaster / Stucco
Specialty finishes
Waterproofing and related building envelope scopes
Additional interior and exterior specialty scopes as required
Qualifications
Degree in Construction Management Construction Engineering or a related field preferred or equivalent industry experience
25 years of estimating or construction-related experience
Background in drywall framing plaster stucco or similar trades preferred
Strong computer-based takeoff and estimating skills or aptitude
Experience with or willingness to learn OnCenter QuickBid and Microsoft Excel
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Work Environment & Territory
Office-based role with travel to job sites as required
Territory includes Tampa Fort Myers and surrounding markets
Why This Opportunity
This is a direct hire role offering long-term growth hands-on exposure to diverse commercial scopes and a clear path for advancement within a respected trade contractor operating across Florida.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
Staffing Agency | Superior Skilled Trades: Connecting Top-notch Skilled Labor for Construction, Industrial, and Mechanical Projects Nationwide
