AI Residential Construction Estimator

MyStaff; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MyStaff is seeking an experienced homebuilding estimator to accurately price projects by reviewing plans and specifications. You will evaluate project costs, consider risks, and validate AI-generated estimates against market data to ensure reliability and quality.

Collaboration with internal stakeholders is essential as you refine assumptions and pricing strategies. The role emphasizes leveraging AI tools while maintaining rigorous critical thinking and ownership of final deliverables, with an

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience for homebuilding projects.
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans.
• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop detailed, accurate cost estimates for homebuilding projects.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, risks, and variances clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates meet company quality standards and are delivered within agreed project timelines
• Utilize AI as a tool to enhance your work, while remaining open to learning, applying critical thinking, and owning the quality of your final work
• Validate, correct, and refine AI-generated estimates against plans, historical cost data, and current market pricing.
• Identify recurring errors or gaps in AI estimate outputs and provide structured feedback to improve model accuracy over time.
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

AI-enabled estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years estimating experience for a homebuilder and will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. In-depth knowledge o residential construction estimating practices, materials, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop detailed, accurate cost estimates for homebuilding projects.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, risks, and variances clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates meet company quality standards and are delivered within agreed project timelines
• Utilize AI as a tool to enhance your work, while remaining open to learning, applying critical thinking, and owning the quality of your final work
• Validate, correct, and refine AI-generated estimates against plans, historical cost data, and current market pricing.
• Identify recurring errors or gaps in AI estimate outputs and provide structured feedback to improve model accuracy over time.
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred