Luxury Home Estimator: Precise Bids & Cost Analysis

Level Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Level Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to work on complex luxury custom home projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role emphasizes pre-construction planning, cost estimation, and close collaboration with top designers and architects.

Responsibilities include evaluating bids, pricing modifications, sourcing materials at favorable rates, interpreting drawings, and developing detailed project timelines to support PMs and field staff.

Qualifications

• Estimation background in luxury residential and/or premium retail/hospitality building projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in construction-related field is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Independent worker capable of establishing new systems and workflows.
• Expert ability to review and understand construction plans and technical specs.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on precision and thoroughness.
• Proficient written and spoken communication skills.
• Solid grasp of building materials, construction techniques, industry dynamics, and supplier networks.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Project, Procore, Onscreen Takeoff and Bluebeam.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project bids through comprehensive assessment of opportunities.
• Assess and price proposed modifications from owners, designers, and consultants.
• Coordinate with material suppliers to obtain favorable pricing; track market trends.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to determine project scope and constraints.
• Develop MS Project timelines; work with PMs and superintendents on phasing and durations.
• Perform full financial analyses including labor, materials, equipment, and indirect costs.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather data and communicate cost implications.
• Maintain organized records of cost projections, proposals, modification orders, and materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimation workflows and adopt best practices.

Skills

Estimating experience

Independent work

Plan comprehension

Analytical abilities

Written & verbal communication

Materials & techniques knowledge

Autonomy & teamwork

Industry trends & supplier networks

MS Excel

MS Project

Procore

Onscreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Professional certification in construction (optional)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Procore

Onscreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Level Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to work on complex luxury custom home projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role emphasizes pre-construction planning, cost estimation, and close collaboration with top designers and architects.

Responsibilities include evaluating bids, pricing modifications, sourcing materials at favorable rates, interpreting drawings, and developing detailed project timelines to support PMs and field staff.