Senior Estimator: Luxury Custom Homes Preconstruction Lead

Nautilus Homes; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on经验

Insurance allowance

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Company phone and computer

Ongoing professional development and扩展

Job summary

Nautilus Homes in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating and procurement process for luxury custom waterfront projects, from early design through project buyout. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, architects, and trade partners to transform design concepts into accurate budgets and competitive bids.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating or preconstruction, a track record in high-end residential construction, and strong proficiency with Procore and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating, preconstruction, procurement, or project management experience.
• Experience in luxury custom homes or high-end residential construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and estimating practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents.
• Experience managing subcontractor bidding and procurement.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Excel, and construction estimating software.
• Working knowledge of Florida residential construction and permitting requirements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and procurement from early design through project buyout.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, design-phase estimates, and final control estimates.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for scope, constructability, and pricing opportunities.
• Develop baseline project schedules to support estimating and planning.
• Prepare and distribute bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze and level subcontractor proposals while preparing award recommendations.
• Support Project Managers through procurement, buyout, and subcontract preparation.
• Price change orders and provide estimating support throughout construction.
• Maintain historical cost data to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the region.

Skills

Estimating

Luxury homes

Architectural drawings

Subcontractor bidding

Organizational skills

Procore

Excel

Local travel

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Nautilus Homes in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating and procurement process for luxury custom waterfront projects, from early design through project buyout. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, architects, and trade partners to transform design concepts into accurate budgets and competitive bids.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating or preconstruction, a track record in high-end residential construction, and strong proficiency with Procore and Excel.