Residential Estimator/Lead Estimator

• Coordinate with drafting, land, and finance teams on cost impacts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications.
• Maintain and update cost libraries, unit pricing, and estimating templates.
• Generate final project budgets for handoff to project management.
• Develop and maintain baseline budgets and prices for standard floorplans and models.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, trades, and suppliers.
• Provide preliminary pricing for sales on upgrades, options, and customizations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for spec and built-to-order homes.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Track and report actual costs vs. estimates to refine accuracy.
• Support PMs with cost updates, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Document all estimates in company systems (Sage, Buildertrend, etc.).
• Monitor market pricing trends for labor and materials.
• Recommend process improvements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure all pricing includes proper markups and allowances.

Must be able to work in a professional manner and able to work well with different trades. Must be able to properly communicate over the phone and in writing to upper management to include Subcontractors, Suppliers, Onsite Staff, Owners, other PM’s, and Supervisors.

• Honest, Dependable and Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Bluebeam
• Has ample knowledge about means, methods, and materials used in residential and multi-family construction to determine the most cost-effective type of construction for a project.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Excellent plan and specification reading skills.
• Experience in estimating single family construction
• Scheduling knowledge
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Degree in Construction Management, Estimating or Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Good driving record, valid license - insurable through the company.
• Experience in Sage Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in related field Preferred but will train a qualified applicant.

• Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Company Events
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance