Estimator

Navigate Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Paid community service day

Job summary

Navigate Search in Austin is seeking a Multifamily Construction Estimator with hands-on construction knowledge to evaluate multifamily properties, develop detailed scopes of work, and produce accurate estimates for repairs and renovations.

You’ll collaborate with property managers, clients, sales teams, operations, contractors, and insurance adjusters to develop bids and move projects from estimating through execution.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience required, multifamily experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Experience with Xactimate for cost estimates.
• Proficient in material and labor takeoffs.
• Strong communication and coordination with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to identify deficiencies and required repairs.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for renovations and repairs.
• Prepare estimates using Xactimate and other tools.
• Perform takeoffs for materials and labor costs.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Conduct site inspections with clients, adjusters, and teams.
• Communicate with adjusters on scopes and pricing.
• Support contract negotiations with estimating input.
• Coordinate bidding processes among stakeholders.
• Provide scopes and hard-cost estimates for project execution.
• Ensure bid packages include required documentation.
• Assist with invoicing and related documentation.
• Identify issues and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Travel to project sites across territory.

Skills

Construction estimating

Multifamily experience

Xactimate

Reading drawings

Takeoffs

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

Sage

NAV

Job description

A growing construction and facility services organization is looking for a Multifamily Construction Estimator to join its Austin team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on construction knowledge who can evaluate multifamily properties, develop detailed scopes of work, and produce accurate estimates for repairs, renovations, and construction deficiencies.

You’ll work closely with property managers, clients, sales teams, operations, contractors, and insurance adjusters to develop accurate bids and ensure projects move smoothly from estimating through execution.

What You'll Do

• Inspect multifamily properties and identify construction deficiencies, damage, and required repairs.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates for multifamily renovation and repair projects.
• Prepare estimates using Xactimate and other estimating tools.
• Perform material and labor quantity takeoffs and evaluate construction costs.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and existing site conditions.
• Conduct jobsite inspections alongside clients, sales representatives, and insurance adjusters.
• Communicate and negotiate with insurance adjusters regarding scopes, pricing, and settlements.
• Provide construction and estimating expertise to support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate between clients, adjusters, sales, operations, and office staff throughout the bidding process.
• Provide operations teams with accurate scopes and hard-cost estimates for project execution.
• Ensure bid packages contain the appropriate documentation and information.
• Assist with project invoicing and documentation as needed.
• Identify construction issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Travel to project sites throughout the assigned territory as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Construction estimating experience required; multifamily experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Xactimate strongly preferred.
• Understanding of multifamily construction methods, materials, and repair processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing material and labor takeoffs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, contractors, insurance adjusters, and internal teams.
• Strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore, Sage, or NAV is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed.

What You'll Get

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Paid community service day

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established construction services organization where your estimating expertise will have a direct impact on project profitability, client relationships, and successful project execution. You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of multifamily construction, renovation, repair, and restoration projects while collaborating with an experienced team.