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