Residential Estimator/Lead Estimator

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

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.

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

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