Estimator

Sol é Construction Partners, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Job summary

Tide Homes, a Sole Construction Partner, is seeking a full-time Estimator to produce accurate material and labor estimates for custom homes in the Tampa Bay area. You’ll transform plans and specs into complete takeoffs that we can build and bid from with confidence.

You’ll work directly with the VP of Operations to price trades, maintain current pricing databases, and flag missing information early. The role emphasizes attention to detail, speed, and reliability, with Florida code requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential estimating experience for custom/semi-custom homes.
• Proven ability to produce accurate material takeoffs from plans.
• Knowledge of labor rates across all construction phases.
• Experience with estimating software and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to read drawings and specs precisely.
• Understanding of Florida building code and wind-load requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural plans.
• Estimate labor for all construction phases using current Tampa rates.
• Price trades and apply realistic production rates and crews.
• Create complete, organized estimates with line items and waste factors.
• Read plans, catch conflicts, and flag missing information early.
• Solicit supplier quotes and ensure apples-to-apples pricing.
• Maintain current material pricing and labor rate databases.
• Support pre-construction with revisions and value engineering.
• Deliver clean material lists and estimates to purchasing and field teams.
• Review completed jobs to tighten future accuracy and meet deadlines.

Skills

Takeoffs

Estimating processes

Labor pricing knowledge

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Stack

JobTread

Excel

Plan interpretation

Florida code knowledge

Education

Construction management coursework

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Stack

JobTread

Job description

About the Role

Tide Homes, a Sole Construction Partner, is hiring a full-time Estimator to produce accurate, complete material estimates for custom and semi-custom homes in the Tampa Bay area. You’ll work directly with the VP of Operations, who leads pre-construction, and turn plans and specs into takeoffs and cost estimates we can build and bid from with confidence.

This role is for someone who takes pride in getting the numbers right the first time. You’ll be thorough without being slow, stay focused, and put in the work to deliver reliable information on deadline.

What You’ll Do

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural plans for vertical construction: framing, sheathing, trusses, windows and doors, roofing, siding and exterior finishes, drywall, insulation, trim, cabinets, and interior finishes.
• Estimate labor for every phase of construction, from sitework and foundation through framing, dry-in, MEP rough, insulation and drywall, finishes, and closeout, using current Tampa-area labor and subcontractor rates.
• Understand how labor is priced by trade (per square foot, per unit, per hour, or lump sum) and apply realistic production rates and crew costs.
• Build complete, organized estimates in estimating software, with clear material and labor line items, waste factors, and assumptions.
• Read and interpret plans, specs, engineering, and selections sheets; catch conflicts, gaps, and missing information and flag them early.
• Request, compare, and level supplier and subcontractor quotes so pricing is apples to apples, and spot labor numbers that are out of line.
• Keep material pricing, labor rates, and cost databases current as Tampa-area market prices change.
• Account for Florida-specific requirements that drive cost, such as wind-load and hurricane code (FBC), impact-rated openings, strapping and connectors, and flood-zone considerations.
• Support the VP of Operations through pre-construction with estimate revisions, value-engineering options, and budget updates as designs and selections change.
• Hand off clean, accurate material lists and estimates to purchasing and field teams.
• Review completed jobs against estimates to tighten future accuracy on both material and labor.
• Meet estimate deadlines while holding a high standard for accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of residential estimating experience, ideally on custom, semi-custom, or high-end homes.
• Proven ability to produce accurate material takeoffs for vertical construction.
• Working knowledge of labor rates and costs for all phases of residential construction, including how each trade prices its work.
• Hands-on experience with estimating and takeoff software (for example PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Stack, or JobTread) and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural plans, and specifications.
• Understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and Florida building code.
• Exceptional attention to detail: you double-check your work and catch what others miss.
• Thorough without being slow: you work efficiently, manage multiple estimates, and hit deadlines.
• Self-motivated and focused, with a strong work ethic and pride in producing reliable numbers.
• Clear, direct communication with leadership, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Nice To Have

• Established relationships with Tampa Bay suppliers and subcontractors.
• Field experience as a carpenter, superintendent, or project manager.
• Degree or coursework in construction management or a related field.

How We Work

You’ll report directly to the VP of Operations, who drives pre-construction. We keep a small, focused team that values accuracy, accountability, and hard work. Your estimates directly shape what we bid and how profitably we build.

What We Offer

At Tide Homes/Sole Construction Partners, we reward great work with competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. You’ll enjoy paid holidays, floating holidays, and three weeks of PTO to recharge. We’re committed to your growth in a specialized, in-demand niche, and you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and celebrating wins together.