Job Description

Senior Estimator (Commercial Interiors)

Location: Orlando, FL | Regional Travel Required
All inquiries are strictly confidential.

A respected and growing commercial specialty contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their preconstruction team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced estimating professional with a background in commercial interiors, metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and specialty construction.

The Senior Estimator will lead the estimating process for commercial interior projects, supporting project pursuits, bid strategy, cost analysis, and business development throughout Central Florida. This role will partner closely with operations and leadership to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial interior construction projects including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and related scopes
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analyze drawings, specifications, addenda, and engineering documents
• Prepare estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project requirements
• Manage bid preparation, pre-bid meetings, site visits, RFIs, and proposals
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Maintain estimating databases, historical costs, and production rates
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership teams
• Build relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and industry partners
• Participate in client presentations and business development efforts
• Mentor junior estimating team members

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Experience with commercial interiors, drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, or specialty contracting
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, UL assemblies, and engineered systems
• Experience with estimating software such as On Center, Quick Bid, The EDGE, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate:
A detail-oriented, proactive construction professional who can work independently while collaborating with leadership and field teams. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating skills, a client-focused mindset, and the desire to contribute to company growth.

Location: Orlando, FL with regional travel to Tampa and surrounding markets.

This is a confidential search. Company information will be shared only with qualified candidates following an initial confidential conversation.

Apply confidentially:
Melissa.Strater@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.