Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
The Director of Estimating is responsible for overseeing the complete estimating process for high-end residential and light commercial projects. This includes interpreting architectural and interior design drawings, performing detailed material takeoffs, preparing budgets and bid packages, and supporting the sales and project management teams with accurate cost data. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent technical proficiency with takeoff and estimating software, and experience working with high-end materials and custom scopes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Department Leadership: Manage and mentor a growing team of estimators; establish department goals, KPIs, and best practices.
Preconstruction Oversight: Lead the full preconstruction estimating process from initial budget through final proposal. Ensure estimates are complete, competitive, and aligned with scope, design intent, and client expectations.
High-Level Review: Oversee the review of architectural and interior design documents to determine scope, complexity, and potential risks.
Strategic Bid Management: Develop and implement bid strategies, identify opportunities, and lead competitive and negotiated pricing efforts.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement systems improvements to streamline takeoffs, pricing, and proposal workflows. Ensure consistent use of estimating tools and software (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.).
Collaborative Leadership: Partner with sales, design, procurement, and operations teams to ensure estimates support operational feasibility and margin targets.
Client Engagement: Represent the estimating department in high-level client meetings and presentations to support proposal delivery and clarify budget assumptions.
Historical Cost Management: Build and maintain a robust historical cost database for future benchmarking and analysis.
Vendor & Subcontractor Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure up-to-date pricing and dependable bid coverage.
Scope Management: Provide thorough scopes of work and identify value engineering opportunities when appropriate.
Staff Development: Coach and develop junior team members through ongoing training and skills development.
Review architectural and construction documents in conjunction with scope to identify finishes and quantities for tile, stone, porcelain and other materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of estimating experience in the construction or architectural finishes industry, including custom residential
3+ years in a management or director-level leadership role
Expertise in architectural drawings, custom material takeoffs, luxury stone/tile/porcelain products, and estimating software
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating/project management software
Familiarity with AutoCAD, 2D/3D modeling, and drafting workflows
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and grow a high-performing team
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical capabilities
Knowledge of regional subcontractor/vendor markets and material pricing trends
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in working with high-net-worth clientele or custom home builders is highly desirable
BENEFITS
Competitive salary based on experience
Health insurance and benefits package
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Stone Tile Group is Central Florida’s preferred provider of architectural and natural stone surfaces, fine porcelain, ceramic, and glass tile/slabs to the high end residential and commercial design build community for over 20 years. We provide surface solutions on a variety of design projects including high end residential, luxury models and select commercial projects throughout the state of Florida.