Assistant Estimator – Luxury Homes (In-Office)

Perrone Construction; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit-sharing program

Career growth

Job summary

Perrone Construction, an established builder in Sarasota, FL, is seeking an Assistant Estimator/Purchaser to support estimating and purchasing from concept through construction.

You will develop cost estimates, perform take-offs, and assist with subcontractor procurement for luxury residential projects, reading plans and specs to maintain cost control and timelines. In-office, full-time role with strong mentoring and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, or related field.
• Or recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management or similar are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing accurate, well-organized cost estimates from plans and specs.
• Perform quantity take-offs from plans and specifications.
• Support value engineering through detailed cost comparisons.
• Price owner selections, upgrades, and scope changes.
• Prepare and issue subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor/vendor bids.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track change orders and ensure pricing aligns with budgets.

Skills

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Procore

Bluebeam

OnScreen Takeoff

Job description

Perrone Construction, an established builder in Sarasota, FL, is seeking an Assistant Estimator/Purchaser to support estimating and purchasing from concept through construction.

You will develop cost estimates, perform take-offs, and assist with subcontractor procurement for luxury residential projects, reading plans and specs to maintain cost control and timelines. In-office, full-time role with strong mentoring and growth potential.