High End Residential Estimator

The role

The Senior Construction Estimator will develop detailed cost estimates for luxury custom residential projects valued at $10M+. This person will perform material takeoffs, model project costs, and estimate remote construction logistics using Microsoft Excel.

What you will do

• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for luxury custom residential projects valued at $10M+.
• Perform comprehensive material quantity takeoffs.
• Calculate and model project costs, factoring in materials, labor, equipment, and construction requirements.
• Estimate remote construction logistics, including shipping, fuel, transportation, material sourcing, and delivery timelines.
• Account for unique site conditions, labor productivity, material availability, and scheduling constraints.
• Use Microsoft Excel as the primary tool for estimating, cost modeling, and calculations.
• Work directly with the owner to refine and adapt estimating methodologies.
• Independently review estimates, identify potential cost risks, and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work autonomously in a fully remote environment.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant construction field, estimating, or engineering experience.
• Strong technical understanding of construction materials, methods, and cost estimation.
• Ability to understand and account for remote or island construction logistics and constraints.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Fluent English for direct communication with the owner.
• Willingness to work independently and adapt to the client's estimating methodology.

Nice to have

• Proven experience estimating complex, high-value residential or commercial construction projects.
• Background in luxury custom homes, remote locations, island developments, or offshore construction.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate projects involving challenging material procurement and international logistics.
• Strong understanding of how site conditions, transportation limitations, and labor constraints affect overall construction costs and timelines.

About the company

The client operates a highly specialized luxury construction business serving ultra-high-net-worth clients. Projects are primarily reputation-driven, with a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and exceptional attention to detail.