Residential Construction Estimator - Luxury Home Construction

Job Description Job Description The Residential Construction Estimator will support the pre-construction and project planning process by preparing accurate, detailed, and timely cost estimates. This position is responsible for reviewing plans, preparing budgets, coordinating subcontractor and vendor bids, identifying missing scope, and helping ensure projects are properly priced before construction begins. The ideal candidate has strong experience in residential construction, understands high end materials and finishes, and is comfortable working closely with project managers, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors. Responsibilities - Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and engineering plans. - Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for custom homes, luxury renovations, additions, and high end residential projects. - Create project budgets organized by trade, scope, and cost code. - Perform quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and subcontractor scopes. - Request, organize, compare, and level subcontractor and vendor bids. - Review subcontractor proposals to confirm the full scope of work is included. - Identify missing scope, plan conflicts, unclear details, and potential cost issues. - Maintain current pricing for labor, materials, subcontractors, and vendors. - Track estimate updates as plans, selections, and project scope evolve. - Assist with value engineering while maintaining quality standards and design intent. - Prepare estimate summaries, scope sheets, and budget presentations for internal review and client meetings. - Support change order pricing during construction when needed. - Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. - Keep estimate files organized and properly documented. Qualifications - Residential construction estimating experience required. - Experience with custom homes, luxury residential construction, or high end renovations preferred. - Strong understanding of high end materials, finishes, and custom building methods. - Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and engineering plans. - Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, trade sequencing, materials, and subcontractor scopes. - Ability to prepare accurate takeoffs and detailed project budgets. - Strong communication skills with subcontractors, vendors, clients, architects, and internal team members. - Strong attention to detail and ability to catch missing scope or inconsistencies in plans and bids. - Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines at the same time. - Proficiency with Excel required. - Experience with Buildertrend, CoConstruct, JobTread, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, QuickBooks, Procore, or similar software is a plus. Preferred Experience - Residential estimating: 3 plus years - Custom home or luxury residential construction: 2 plus years - Subcontractor bid review and takeoffs: 2 plus years Schedule and Location - Full time - Monday thru Friday - In office position - Office located near Fort Lauderdale, close to I 595 and I 95 Company Description Thomas Homes LLC is a Fort Lauderdale based company. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to work in our expanding Luxury Home Construction Company. The ideal candidate has been to where we are going. Salary commensurate with experience and compatible skills. We are expanding our business; this is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to grow with us and our success. Company Description Thomas Homes LLC is a Fort Lauderdale based company. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to work in our expanding Luxury Home Construction Company. The ideal candidate has been to where we are going. Salary commensurate with experience and compatible skills. We are expanding our business; this is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to grow with us and our success.