Estimating Manager in Orlando

Date Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2025

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Job Description

Preconstruction Estimator
Orlando, FL
Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Standard Benefits

A leading general contractor in the Orlando area is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to support their growing pipeline of commercial projects. This role plays a key part in early project development, budgeting, and client-facing collaboration.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for ground-up commercial construction projects

  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers during preconstruction

  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids

  • Assist in conceptual and schematic budgeting for new opportunities

  • Track historical cost data and support value engineering efforts

  • Participate in design development reviews and pre-bid meetings

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in estimating, preferably with a ground up on commercial projects

  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and market pricing

  • Ability to break down drawings and specs to develop accurate estimates

  • Skilled in preconstruction software (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage, etc.)

  • Clear communicator and confident working in a team and client-facing environment

  • Local to Orlando or open to relocation

This General Contractor offers long-term stability, a strong regional reputation, and a collaborative team environment. Projects range across healthcare, education, office, and light industrial sectors.

Contact me at jalen.thompson@gogpac.com or (605)705-3304 for a confidential conversation. 

All inquiries are kept 100% confidential.

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.