Lead Estimator: Own the Numbers, Influence Projects

RISE: A Real Estate Company; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Performance bonus tied to estimating/​

awards based on project outcomes

Job summary

RISE Residential is seeking a Lead Estimator in Jacksonville, FL to own cost across the full project lifecycle from conceptual underwriting to buyout reconciliation. You will collaborate with development, acquisitions, and construction leadership to protect ROI and asset value.

Expect heavy interaction with architects, engineers, and stakeholders and a performance-based compensation structure. This is a hands-on, ownership-minded role requiring 8+ years of estimating experience in multifamily or

Qualifications

• 8+ years estimating experience with 5+ years as Lead Estimator on multifamily or mixed-use projects.
• Proven ownership of estimates from conceptual feasibility through GMP and buyout reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of wood-frame, podium, concrete, and structural steel systems.
• Advanced takeoff, quantity analysis, and Excel-based financial modeling capability.
• Proven subcontractor relationships and bid management across CSI divisions.
• Ability to build defensible estimates from incomplete or conceptual designs.
• Experience in vertically integrated owner/developer/GC environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and underwriting-level estimates for acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Provide cost guidance through schematic design, DD, and construction documents.
• Lead subcontractor outreach, bid leveling, and award recommendations.
• Maintain live cost-to-complete visibility and cost databases.
• Support buyout and early construction phases with cost discipline.
• Feed cost intelligence back into future developments and lessons learned.

Skills

Estimating

Cost modeling

Takeoffs

Bid management

Excel-based modeling

Subcontractor relations

Deal-level cost influence

Education

Bachelor-level degree in a construction-related field

Tools

Excel

Cost databases

Job description

RISE Residential is seeking a Lead Estimator in Jacksonville, FL to own cost across the full project lifecycle from conceptual underwriting to buyout reconciliation. You will collaborate with development, acquisitions, and construction leadership to protect ROI and asset value.

Expect heavy interaction with architects, engineers, and stakeholders and a performance-based compensation structure. This is a hands-on, ownership-minded role requiring 8+ years of estimating experience in multifamily or