Estimating Manager

OSTTRA Group; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & sick leave

Paycheck advance (Dayforce Wallet)

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes, LLC is seeking an Estimator Manager in Greenville, SC to mentor the Estimating Team and drive accuracy across takeoffs and plan revisions.

You will prepare detailed estimates from architectural plans and elevations using PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, STACK, and Master Project, while maintaining templates and cost databases for corporate use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mathematics or Construction Management with 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with takeoff software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, STACK) and ERP systems.
• Ability to create and maintain itemized cost databases and templates.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Estimating Team and drive department initiatives.
• Prepare estimates from plans/elevations using estimating software.
• Present estimates by assembling plan takeoffs and trade type takeoffs.
• Maintain base/elevation/option takeoff databases in Master Project/SharePoint.
• Update takeoffs as part of ARM process and provide quantity adjustments.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

PlanSwift

Bluebeam Revu

STACK

Master Project

Version control

Option management

Estimating processes

Trade coordination

Education

Industrial Mathematics

Construction Management

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam Revu

STACK

Master Project

Job description

Who is Stanley Martin Homes?

Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

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Employer: Stanley Martin Homes, LLC Position Title: Estimator Manager Location: Greenville, SC

I: Essential Job Functions

• Provide mentoring and training for Estimating Team members and ensure execution of key departmental initiatives. (5%)
• Prepares estimates by gathering architectural plans, specifications and related documents for new plans, new elevations and plan revisions developed by the architectural team. (5%)
• Presents prepared estimate(s) utilizing the department software, Revit, Planswift, Master Project or other software by assembling plan specific trade type takeoffs and master plan takeoffs. (5%)
• Prepares special reports utilizing the estimating software and/or Excel templates by Trade Type. (4%)
• Maintain the database for base, elevation and option takeoffs/estimates in Master Project or on SharePoint. (3%)
• Updates Plan Takeoffs as part of the ARM process and prior to release and provides quantity adjustments to divisions. (4%)
• Work with trade partners, vendors, architectural department and production department to reconcile discrepancies in take-offs. (3%)
• Create and Update Templates within the current estimating software for Corporate and Division use. (7%)
• Collaborates with Architecture in controlling costs on prototype design. (5%)
• Documents process of estimating trade types and updates Estimating Manual as needed. (4%)
• Assist field operations in material overages / shortages. (4%)
• Conduct field audits to validate product quantities to reduce variances. (5%)
• Prepare Estimating tracking and reporting tools and schedule regular meetings to facilitate managing the estimating workload. (5%)
• Prepare takeoff estimates for all trade types for the division purchasing teams to utilize in their negotiation with trade partners. (5%)
• Attend Manufacturer and Subcontractor meetings and prepare/distribute meeting notes internally and externally. (5%)
• Schedule and attend training sessions for internal Estimating Department. (4%)
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications. (5%)
• Be part of future acquisitions due diligence representing the Estimating Department. (5%)
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager. (5%)
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment. (5%)
• Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin. (5%)
• Monitor and maintain scopes of work, model rebate addendum, and unit pricing for each trade to be included in the contract documents. (2%)

II: Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Mathematics or Construction Management plus 1 year of a combination of experience within the construction industry, between production, purchasing and estimating. This includes OST software experience, material management and estimating software experience as well as ERP software comprehension.

III. Special Skills Required

Technical Skills & Knowledge Proficient in creating detailed quantity takeoffs by item. Experience with takeoff software (e.g., Plan Swift, Bluebeam Revu, STACK). Ability to maintain unit cost databases by item. Familiarity with standardized plans and elevations (e.g., homes with multiple options) Analytical & Process Skills Can structure and standardize estimating processes for repeatability and consistency. Able to identify errors and omissions in construction documents and correct takeoffs accordingly. Experience with version control, scope alignment, and option management in production settings. Telecommuting permitted within the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area.

Stanley Martin Homes, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

What's In It For Me

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by _Builder_ Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”

At Stanley Martin Homes, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you’ll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.