Senior Construction Estimator & Procurement Manager | Luxury Residentialnt Relations Coordinator

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Senior Construction Estimator & Procurement Manager | Luxury Residential

Stepbrothers Contracting Group | Lake Worth Beach / Palm Beach County, FL

FULL-TIME IN-PERSON $90,000–$110,000 ANNUAL BASE SALARY

Build exceptional projects with us

Stepbrothers Contracting Group specializes in luxury residential renovations and custom homes throughout Palm Beach County. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimating from initial plan review through a complete, owner-ready budget—and support the related preconstruction, subcontractor bidding, purchasing, and procurement processes.

This is not a takeoff-only or purchasing-administration position. You must understand how residential construction is actually built, recognize missing scope, challenge incomplete trade proposals, and deliver detailed, reliable pricing on schedule. Company ownership retains final review and approval of estimates, pricing strategy, and proposals.

Estimating & subcontractor bid management — primary focus

- Review architectural, structural, MEP, interior-design and specification documents; identify conflicts, omissions, unclear details and potential cost exposure.

- Produce detailed takeoffs, trade-specific scopes of work, cost estimates, realistic allowances, and construction budgets for complex renovations and custom homes.

- Invite qualified subcontractors and suppliers to bid; establish bid deadlines, follow up consistently, and maintain competitive trade coverage.

- Analyze and level subcontractor bids for apples-to-apples scope, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, schedule implications, and pricing accuracy.

- Evaluate labor, material, and subcontractor costs; clarify incomplete information promptly and document reasonable assumptions without unnecessarily delaying an estimate.

- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously and deliver complete, organized drafts by agreed deadlines, ready for ownership to review, refine, and approve rather than reconstruct.

Preconstruction, purchasing & project handoff

- Coordinate with designers, vendors, trade partners and Operations during preconstruction to resolve pricing questions, confirm selections and identify long-lead items.

- Negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing; support post-award subcontractor buyout while protecting approved scope, quality, schedule, and target margins.

- Prepare or coordinate initial purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and procurement commitments within company approval procedures.

- Coordinate material procurement and delivery planning with the Construction Manager and Superintendents; routine field ordering and daily trade scheduling remain with Operations unless specifically assigned.

- Maintain accurate estimating, bid, budget, procurement, and commitment records in Buildertrend; support owner change-order pricing as needed.

- Deliver a thorough handoff to Construction Management documenting budgets, allowances, assumptions, exclusions, buyout status, long-lead items, and unresolved risks.

- Develop qualified South Florida subcontractor and supplier relationships, alternate bid sources, and preferred pricing opportunities.

What we’re looking for

- 5+ years of relevant residential construction estimating / preconstruction experience, with strong exposure to luxury renovations and/or custom homes.

- Ability to independently interpret construction documents and understand means, methods, materials, sequencing, high-end finishes, and trade scopes.

- Demonstrated experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor bids, not merely applying square-foot pricing.

- Strong Excel and construction estimating/takeoff skills; organized, decisive, responsive, and accountable for deadlines and follow-through.

- South Florida trade relationships, Buildertrend and Bluebeam / PlanSwift / On-Screen Takeoff or comparable software are strong advantages.

What success looks like

You consistently bring estimates to the “five-yard line”: complete scope, credible costs, documented assumptions, competitive trade coverage, and clear unresolved decisions. Ownership can focus on final judgment, margins, client considerations, and approval. You also enable smooth project handoffs and help prevent cost surprises after construction begins.

Compensation & how to apply

Full-time, in-person position serving Palm Beach County projects. Annual base salary: $90,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits and any additional compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

Please submit your resume, relevant luxury residential estimating experience, software proficiency and examples or descriptions of comparable projects. Qualified finalists may be asked to complete a practical estimating exercise.

Stepbrothers Contracting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

STEPBROTHERS CONTRACTING GROUP | PALM BEACH COUNTY