High End Residential Estimator

Agent

. Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for luxury custom residential projects valued at $10M+ .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorLead💰 $4,000 - $5,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cost estimating for luxury residential construction projects, with a strong technical background in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering. Proficient in material quantity takeoffs, project cost modeling, and logistics management, while maintaining effective communication in a remote work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost EstimatingMaterial Quantity TakeoffsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyConstruction Logistics ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingMaterial Quantity TakeoffsConcrete CalculationsLumber FramingRoofing SystemsProject Cost ModelingConstruction FundamentalsLogistics ManagementInternational Supply ChainsField-Based Construction Estimating

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-DirectedAdaptableHumbleCoachable

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Luxury Residential ConstructionHigh-Value ProjectsRemote Construction LogisticsShipping SchedulesMaterial Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for luxury custom residential projects valued at $10M+
Perform comprehensive material quantity takeoffs, including concrete cubic yards, lumber and framing requirements, roofing specifications, and other construction materials
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 to isolated island locations
Account for unique site conditions, labor productivity, material availability, and scheduling constraints affecting project costs
Use Microsoft Excel for estimating, cost modeling, and calculations
Work directly with the owner to refine and adapt estimating methodologies to company standards and project requirements
Independently review estimates, identify potential cost risks, and ensure accuracy and completeness
Work autonomously in a fully remote environment while maintaining clear communication with the owner
Report directly to the company owner
Establish a reliable, long-term working partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10+ years of relevant construction field, estimating, or engineering experience
Technical background in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, architecture, or extensive field-based construction estimating
Strong understanding of construction fundamentals, including material takeoffs, concrete calculations, lumber framing, roofing systems, and general building science
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with complex, high-value construction projects, preferably in luxury residential or specialized construction markets
Familiarity with remote or island construction logistics, including shipping schedules, material sourcing, transportation, fuel costs, and labor productivity challenges
Experience with international supply chains or logistics-heavy construction projects is a strong advantage
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to identify potential cost and project risks
Self-directed, adaptable, and willing to learn and align with the owner's estimating methodology
Humble, coachable, and confident applying practical field knowledge to technical estimating work
Fluent in English
Ability to work independently and adapt to the client's estimating methodology
Must be able to work in a U.S. time zone, including EST, MST, CST, or PST
Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel as the primary estimating tool
Resume must be formatted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work
Long-term partnership opportunity
Direct mentorship and guidance from the company owner
Flexible schedule to be discussed with the client
Independent contractor freedom and flexibility to manage work on your terms
Remote work without required site visits