Assistant Estimator & Purchaser - Luxury Home Preconstruction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

Perrone Construction Inc. in Sarasota, FL is hiring an Assistant Estimator/Purchaser to support the Senior Estimator in preconstruction and procurement. This in-office, full-time role is ideal for someone early in their career eager to grow within a luxury residential builder.

The position emphasizes cost estimating, take-offs, value engineering, and purchasing of subcontractors and materials. Relevant experience or a Construction Management degree is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, or related field.
• OR recent graduate with a Construction Management or similar degree.
• 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.
• 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 bids.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and alignment with budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain project flow and cost control.

Skills

Residential Estimating

Purchasing

Cost Analysis

Reading Specs

Excel

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Procore

Bluebeam

OnScreen Takeoff

Job description

Perrone Construction Inc. in Sarasota, FL is hiring an Assistant Estimator/Purchaser to support the Senior Estimator in preconstruction and procurement. This in-office, full-time role is ideal for someone early in their career eager to grow within a luxury residential builder.

The position emphasizes cost estimating, take-offs, value engineering, and purchasing of subcontractors and materials. Relevant experience or a Construction Management degree is encouraged.