Utopia Design
Construction Estimator
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About The Company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our projects span the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means contributing on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means collaborating with a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take ownership of their part of each project. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to explore opportunities with Utopia.
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Role Description
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator for our project team within the real estate development and construction business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.
You'll prepare and manage cost estimates for Utopia's boutique hospitality developments — from budgets and bills of quantities to procurement support and contract administration across the project lifecycle. You'll collaborate closely with the Construction Project Manager and the wider design and construction team, including architects, interior designers, structural and MEP engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.
Responsibilities
- Estimate materials, machinery, equipment, and labour costs across construction projects
- Develop bills of quantities and detailed cost estimates for each project
- Build and maintain detailed construction schedules
- Review and challenge contractor, subcontractor, and supplier proposals
- Prepare and submit progress reports and variations to stakeholders
- Source and quote materials, machinery, equipment, labour, and services
- Resolve cost- and contract-related disputes as they arise
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Estimation, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience as a construction estimator
- 3+ years estimating for high-end hospitality or residential projects
- Experience estimating budgets on projects over $20M USD
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Revit, and AutoCAD
What We Offer
- Global project exposure. Contribute to luxury hospitality projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
- A truly international team. Collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
- Remote collaboration. This opportunity is fully remote, giving you the flexibility to contribute from wherever suits you best.
- Exposure to luxury standards and materials. Engage with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.
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