Project Estimator 4 – Digital Transformation (Engineering & Construction Estimating)
Location:
Juno Beach, FL
Schedule:
Standard Office Hours
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Pay Rate:$87-92/hr
We are looking for a senior Project Estimator to support the digital transformation of our Engineering & Construction estimating organization. The focus is on improving how teams work through technology, data, automation, and AI. As a senior subject-matter expert with 15+ years of experience in project estimation, cost control strategies, and market-aligned forecasting, you will lead and govern complex capital expenditure (CapEx) estimating and financial modeling across large, high-impact projects. You will develop and validate comprehensive capital cost models, integrate staffing, risk, escalation, and market dynamics into estimates, and act as a technical authority and mentor. You will also support executive decision-making with accurate, defensible, and market-informed project financial evaluations.
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Engineering & Construction Estimating department. Key responsibilities include:
Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:
- Lead and govern complex CapEx estimating and financial modeling activities across large, high-impact projects
- Independently develop and validate comprehensive capital cost models
- Integrate staffing, risk, escalation, and market dynamics into estimates
- Ensure estimates align with evolving industry benchmarks, financial regulations, and organizational investment strategies
- Provide strategic oversight of design reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Lead market pricing and benchmarking initiatives
- Establish best practices for construction cost metrics and estimating methodologies
- Partner with estimators to understand current processes, pain points, and opportunities
- Translate business needs into clear requirements for the development team
- Help design, test, and roll out new digital solutions
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, automate work, and centralize data
- Serve as a mentor and technical authority on advanced estimating tools, construction cost forecasting, and CapEx optimization
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong business, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Deep expertise in project estimation, cost control strategies, and market-aligned forecasting
- Advanced knowledge of estimating tools and construction cost forecasting methods
- Ability to work comfortably between business and technical teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present defensible financial evaluations to executive stakeholders
- Interest in technology, data, automation, and AI
- Experience in estimating, engineering, construction, technology, or product management is a plus
Education and Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in project estimation, cost control, and CapEx financial modeling
- Experience supporting large, complex capital projects
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