Luxury Residential Construction Estimator – Budgets & Bids

Livingston Builders, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401K with company match (eligible)

Job summary

Livingston Builders, Inc. is a boutique residential General Contractor with 32 years of experience delivering luxury construction across Florida and the Northeast.

We partner with respected architects, designers and craftspeople and maintain a small, tight-knit team that values client relationships. This full-time, in-office and on-site role works with project managers, superintendents and principals to prepare budgets, perform quantity surveys, refine estimates as designs evolve, and manage the

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in estimating, purchasing (inclusive of bid leveling), and subcontractor agreements
• Sophisticated high end residential experience is required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs and drawing review
• Thorough knowledge of premium materials, custom detailing and current relevant market construction costs (Northeast and South Florida)
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines concurrently while maintaining accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, design professionals and trade partners
• A collaborative approach and a strong commitment to quality and precision
• Life insurance
• 401K with company match (eligible after 1 year)

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate control estimates and project budgets from drawings and specs, from conceptual pricing through final trade agreements.
• Perform quantity surveys and develop cost models covering all trades, from sitework through high-end residential interiors.
• Revise budgets as designs progress and communicate cost impacts promptly for timely decisions.
• Manage the trade bidding process: identify qualified subcontractors, evaluate proposals, and resolve bid discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners and suppliers to ensure workmanship and pricing.

Job description

Livingston Builders, Inc. is a boutique residential General Contractor with 32 years of experience delivering luxury construction across Florida and the Northeast.

We partner with respected architects, designers and craftspeople and maintain a small, tight-knit team that values client relationships. This full-time, in-office and on-site role works with project managers, superintendents and principals to prepare budgets, perform quantity surveys, refine estimates as designs evolve, and manage the