Commercial Estimator
Commercial retail and grocery projects (new construction & renovations) – full-time role in Clearwater, FL.
About the role
You will take full ownership of our estimating department, driving the growth and profitability of multi-million-dollar commercial projects. This role gives you the leadership autonomy to build bids from the ground up while actively shaping our commercial pipeline. You will join a collaborative environment where every team member shares directly in project success and company operations.
Responsibilities
- Build accurate estimates and budgets for multi-million-dollar retail and grocery projects without fully developed documents.
- Lead and manage the overall operations of the estimating department with supporting team members.
- Source potential and future commercial work by actively monitoring industry project boards.
- Prepare comprehensive proposals in strict accordance with Instructions to Bidders documents.
- Maintain complete bidding schedules, solicit qualified bidders, and establish detailed cost comparisons.
- Execute both hard bid and negotiated estimating strategies to secure profitable commercial contracts.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Commercial Estimator specifically within retail and grocery construction.
- Demonstrated experience preparing budgets for both ground-up builds and renovation projects.
- Strong track record of successfully executing both hard bid and negotiated estimating processes.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage an estimating department independently.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of related work experience in commercial construction estimating.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field.
Pay
$105,000 – $120,000 per year plus annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits
- Weekly pay cycle.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical insurance package.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Travel project support allowances.
- Paid training and certifications including safety, technical, OSHA, Fall Protection, and lift operation.
- Provided safety equipment for all operational needs.
About Us
Malcolmson Construction Company, Inc. is a premier general contractor specializing in commercial development across retail, grocery, and renovation sectors. We foster a shared-success culture where every employee plays a hands-on role in daily operations and project victories.