Employee-Owned Multifamily Estimator — Value-Driven Costing

Boyd Homes; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO: 15 Days Paid Time Off to Start

Holidays: 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 Flex

Summer Fridays

Volunteer Day

Continuing Education reimbursements

401K - company matched up to 4%

Rental discount

HSA & HRA

Job summary

The Boyd Companies, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Multifamily Construction Estimator to join our growing construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review drawings, solicit bids, and support budgeting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating in multifamily or residential construction, proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office, and strong analytical and collaborative skills. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of estimating experience in multifamily or residential construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for multifamily construction projects including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine project requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical pricing information.
• Collaborate with project managers and development teams during the preconstruction phase.
• Identify potential cost risks and recommend value-engineering options when appropriate.
• Prepare bid packages and assist in the bid evaluation process.
• Support budgeting and cost planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate documentation of estimates, revisions, and project costs.
• Assist with project turnover to construction teams once estimates are finalized.
• Proficient with Blue-beam / versions of CAD.
• Manage and handle RFP’s
• Review and manage M E P docs/submittals
• P O workflow processes
• Microsoft Project experience

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

The Boyd Companies, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Multifamily Construction Estimator to join our growing construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review drawings, solicit bids, and support budgeting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating in multifamily or residential construction, proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office, and strong analytical and collaborative skills. Travel is not required.