Construction Estimator

Overstreet Builders, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Overstreet Builders, Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop and bid residential new construction projects, reading blueprints and plans to forecast costs. You will gather bids from vendors, maintain cost keys, and prepare budgets.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with subcontractors. Join a leading custom home builder focused on quality craftsmanship and client service; prior 10+ years estimating experience

Qualifications

• Estimating and/or similar experience (at least 10 years).
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Strong Excel and math skills.
• Excellent communication with vendors/subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates and bids for residential new construction.
• Identify labor/material/time requirements from plans and specs.
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors; negotiate pricing.
• Prepare construction budgets and cost reports.
• Manage warranty claims and permit applications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Excel proficiency

Math skills

Communication

Buildertrend software

Time management

Team player

Education

Estimating/related experience

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Developing estimates and bids for residential new construction projects.
• Read interpret and understand project documentation, building code and municipal requirements and communicate to outside vendors and subcontractors.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Maintains cost keys and price master lists with subcontractors.
• Estimating/bidding of custom designs, options for new construction, residential projects.
• Prepares construction budget by analyzing home plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation. Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; prepare reports summarizing information and trends.

Additional responsibilities:

• Manage warranty claims for new builds.
• Prepare and manage permit applications for various municipalities; Communicate with Surveyors, Engineers, Architects to prepare signed surveys, plats, and plans for permit submittal.
• Learn amenities lists, inclusions for the various model homes, update and maintain records of bids for model homes to keep current pricing, assemble and review custom bid packages.
• Review Architecture plans and compare with received bid packages and proposed amenities lists to account for all inclusions and accuracy.

Skills:

• Read and understand blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, proficient with Dropbox, Adobe.
• Strong math abilities.
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate proficiently via email; strong typing skills.
• Experience with Buildertrend software would be beneficial.
• Organized, team player, detail oriented, multi-tasker, critical thinker/problem solver with time management.

Education and Experience:

Estimating and/or similar experience (at least 10 years).

Company Description

Overstreet Builders is a leading custom home builder dedicated to creating beautiful and functional homes tailored to our clients' unique visions. We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Overstreet Builders is a leading custom home builder dedicated to creating beautiful and functional homes tailored to our clients' unique visions. We pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.