Last updated September 6, 2026 · Compiled from Amundson Group placement records and public market data.
Who recruits construction estimators in Florida?
Amundson Group is a veteran-owned, Houston-headquartered construction recruiting firm that places estimators for heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel and wastewater contractors across Florida and nationwide. Florida is one of our deepest markets, alongside Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas, and estimating is one of the roles we fill most often. We have completed 1,200+ construction placements to date, work with a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and have served 250+ construction companies. We do not recruit for commercial construction (office, retail, hospitality, tenant build-out) or for energy and oil and gas, so every estimator conversation we have is about civil, infrastructure and industrial-scale work.
What the Florida estimator market looks like in 2026
Florida estimator hiring in 2026 is candidate-constrained. Contractors are bidding highway, utility, grading, rail and mission-critical work faster than they can staff preconstruction desks, and experienced estimators with HCSS HeavyBid, Bid2Win or Trimble fluency rarely sit on the open market. Per Trueline’s Q2 2026 placement data, estimator roles averaged 8.1 days to fill, and Florida searches closed in 5 days in Miami and 7 days in Orlando, a pace that leaves contractors who rely on posted ads at a real disadvantage. Nationally, one mid-2026 industry estimate cited roughly 305,000 open construction jobs, about 3.5% of positions unfilled, and an average time-to-fill near 38 days for many roles, with the industry needing about 349,000 net new workers in 2026. Florida metros are filling faster than that national average, but only for employers who move quickly and know where the estimators are.
For current Florida estimator compensation ranges by experience level and sector, see our construction salary guide. Our salary data is drawn straight from where the hiring happens, our recruiting desks, across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and cross-checked against authoritative sources (BLS, AGC, ENR and industry surveys). It is the market as we actually see it, not scraped job-board averages.
What estimator roles we place in Florida
- Heavy civil estimators (highways, bridges, earthwork, grading) for FDOT and municipal work
- Site development and land development estimators (wet and dry utilities, paving, mass grading)
- Data center and mission-critical estimators for hyperscale and colocation builds
- Rail and transit estimators
- Tunnel and underground estimators
- Wastewater and water infrastructure estimators
- Chief estimators, preconstruction managers and directors of estimating
We place across the state, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples and the Panhandle. We also fill superintendents, project managers, project engineers, schedulers, foremen, skilled trades and construction executives for the same Florida contractors.
How our Florida estimator search works
- Intake. We start with a focused call on the bid volume, project types, software stack, self-perform scope and reporting structure. An estimator who wins FDOT lump sum bridge work is a different hire than one who prices private utility packages.
- Sourcing. We go directly to working estimators in our network rather than waiting for applicants. Most of the people we place were not actively looking.
- Speed. Our average is 7 hours from job intake to first qualified resume.
- Screening. We vet takeoff and pricing depth, unit-cost history, bid-day experience and sector fit before you see a name.
- Close. We manage compensation expectations, relocation within Florida when needed, and counteroffers so accepted offers turn into start dates.
What Florida estimators should expect from us
If you are an estimator in Florida, we are not going to blast your resume. We tell you the contractor, the backlog, the bid volume and the comp range before you decide to interview. Because we only work civil, infrastructure and mission-critical sectors, we can speak your language on HeavyBid, quantities, production rates and DOT bid tabs. Reach out confidentially and we will tell you honestly whether we have a fit.
Ready to hire an estimator in Florida?
Tell us about the desk you need to fill and we will get to work the same day. Start at hire talent, or connect directly with our recruiting team. Florida estimators are in short supply in 2026, and the contractors landing them are the ones who reach candidates who are not applying anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amundson Group recruit construction estimators in Florida?
Yes. Amundson Group is a Houston-headquartered, veteran-owned national construction recruiting firm, and Florida is one of the markets where we have the deepest roots. We recruit and place estimators for heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel and wastewater contractors across Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and the rest of the state. We do not place commercial construction roles such as office, retail, hospitality or tenant build-out, and we do not work energy or oil and gas. To date we have completed 1,200+ construction placements and served 250+ construction companies.
How long does it take to fill an estimator position in Florida?
Faster than the national average, but only with the right approach. Per Trueline’s Q2 2026 placement data, estimator roles averaged 8.1 days to fill, and Florida placements closed in 5 days in Miami and 7 days in Orlando. By comparison, one mid-2026 industry estimate put average construction time-to-fill near 38 days for many roles. Amundson Group averages 7 hours from job intake to first qualified resume because we recruit directly from a network of 90,000+ construction professionals rather than waiting on applicants.
What kinds of estimator roles does Amundson Group fill?
We fill estimators at every level, from project estimators and senior estimators to chief estimators, preconstruction managers and directors of estimating. Sector focus is heavy civil (highways, bridges, earthwork, grading), site and land development (utilities, paving), data center and mission-critical, rail, tunnels and wastewater. We screen for takeoff and pricing depth, unit-cost history, bid-day experience and fluency in tools such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bid2Win and Trimble. We also place superintendents, project managers, project engineers, schedulers, foremen, skilled trades and construction executives for the same clients.
Where can I find Florida construction estimator salary data?
Our construction salary guide at amundsongroup.com/salary-guide covers estimator compensation by experience level and sector. The data is drawn straight from where the hiring happens, our recruiting desks, across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and cross-checked against authoritative sources including BLS, AGC, ENR and industry surveys. It reflects the market as we actually see it, not scraped job-board averages. If you want a quick read on what a specific Florida estimator role should pay, our recruiters can walk you through current ranges on a call.
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