Material Takeoffs & Cost Estimator (Full Time, Florida)

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About this job

Are you a seasoned Material Takeoffs & Cost Estimator with 10–15+ years of experience and a proven track record in Custom Luxury Homes? We’re looking for a highly skilled professional to take the lead in estimating for a fast-paced team that values precision, efficiency, and technical excellence.

This is not a role for beginners—we want a true expert in reinforced concrete, steel, and carpentry who thrives on analyzing complex drawings, producing accurate takeoffs and estimates, and collaborating with top-tier construction professionals. Just as important: we’re building this function from the ground up, so we need someone with the character to help shape it. If that sounds like you, this role is for you. This position supports projects in Florida, so availability to work on Eastern Time (ET) is required.

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What you will do

Lead the estimating function and help build it from the ground up—this is a startup-style environment with no ready-made manuals, so you’ll co-create the workflows, standards, and ways of working alongside the team.
Perform accurate, detailed material takeoffs and quantity calculations for Custom Luxury Home and structural construction projects.
Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for reinforced concrete, steel, carpentry, and related construction scopes.
Review architectural, structural, and construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents to produce reliable project estimates.
Coordinate with contractors, architects, and project stakeholders to gather technical information and ensure estimate accuracy.
Conduct outreach to contractors and architects on behalf of the company to support project development and business opportunities.
Prepare organized, bid-ready documentation to support proposals, budgets, and estimating processes.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy, organization, and timely delivery.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and continuously improve estimating processes as the area matures.

What you'll need to know

10–15+ years of senior-level experience in construction cost estimating and material takeoffs—no beginners.
Extensive, demonstrable experience estimating Custom Luxury / residential luxury Home projects. You must be able to openly discuss and validate this experience during interviews (no NDAs restricting what you can share).
Strong, hands-on background in reinforced concrete, steel, and carpentry estimating—this is critical.
Previous experience working on U.S. construction projects, with South Florida experience strongly preferred, so you can work quickly and understand local construction practices.
Excellent ability to interpret architectural, structural, and construction drawings quickly and accurately.
Proficiency with BuilderTrend, Square Takeoff, and Construct IQ.
Strong character and resilience: the ability to tolerate frustration, changes of direction, and uncertainty, and to keep delivering high-quality work in an evolving, undefined environment.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with—and do outreach to—contractors, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
Advanced English proficiency.
Reliable availability, a consistent work schedule, and genuine interest in long-term professional growth. This is a long-term role that starts part-time for the first month, moving to full-time once we confirm a strong mutual fit.

A great plus

Experience working directly with U.S.-based contractors and architectural firms.
Deep knowledge of the South Florida luxury residential construction market.
Experience with AutoCAD and other collaborative project management tools.
A track record of building or improving estimating processes and identifying cost efficiencies.

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First Interview

If you match our open position, we will schedule a 30-minute meeting

Client Interview

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Kick-off Meeting

Congrats on your new job!  We’re so excited to start this journey with you.

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