Construction Estimator

Description

• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date cost database, supplier catalogs, and trending metrics.
• Manage procurement: issue purchase orders, track deliveries, resolve vendor issues, and ensure material timing aligns with project schedules.
• Support operations and project teams in budget reviews, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Monitor variance between estimates vs. actuals; recommend adjustments or corrective actions.
• Analyze architectural plans, specifications, and scope of work to prepare detailed cost estimates (materials, labor, subs).
• Maintain and build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners; solicit competitive quotes.
• Generate proposals, bid packages, and estimates for new projects, change orders, and upgrades.

Requirements

• Team environment and exposure to high-end custom residential projects.
• 3+ years in residential construction estimating and/or procurement (luxury/custom home experience preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, costs, labor rates, and trade markets in the region.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Proficient with estimating software and construction management tools (experience with BuilderTrend or JobTread is a plus).

Benefits

• Benefits package: health/dental/vision, 401(k) or retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities and pathway to leadership roles.
• Competitive base salary aligned with experience.
• Performance-based commission or bonus structure (e.g. % of gross margin improvements, cost savings, bid win rate).
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance