Senior Estimator - Luxury Residential - Owner/ Developer

About the role

Our client is a highly regarded luxury residential builder and developer with an established presence across Long Island and the surrounding markets. Specializing in custom homes, waterfront estates, major renovations, and architecturally significant residential projects, the company has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and delivering an outstanding client experience. With a strong pipeline of upcoming work and continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Estimator / Purchasing Manager to join their team and play a key role in the successful delivery of high-end residential construction projects. As the Estimator / Purchasing Manager, you will oversee both preconstruction estimating and project procurement activities across a portfolio of luxury residential projects valued in excess of $20M. Working closely with ownership, project management, field operations, architects, and consultants, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are accurately budgeted, competitively procured, and positioned for successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for custom homes, luxury renovations, and residential developments.
• Reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and MEP plans and specifications to evaluate project scope and pricing requirements.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and developing comprehensive project budgets.
• Soliciting, analyzing, and leveling subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Managing the procurement of subcontractors, materials, specialty finishes, and long-lead items.
• Negotiating pricing, contracts, and purchasing agreements with vendors and trade partners.
• Issuing purchase orders, managing committed costs, and monitoring procurement schedules.
• Supporting Project Managers and Superintendents with change order pricing, cost analysis, and budget management throughout construction.
• Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers while monitoring market pricing and industry trends.

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating, purchasing, preconstruction, or cost management experience within residential construction.
• Proven experience working on custom homes, luxury residences, estate projects, or high-end residential renovations.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Experience preparing detailed takeoffs, budgets, and subcontractor bid evaluations.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term vendor and trade partner relationships.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Procore, estimating software, and construction management platforms.
• Experience with custom millwork, luxury finishes, and specialty residential construction systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most prestigious residential construction projects.
• Direct exposure to company leadership and key decision makers.
• Stable pipeline of high-profile luxury residential work.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with significant room for professional growth.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping projects from pre-construction through completion.

Pay

$125k - $150k base salary.