Estimator

Eastwood Homes; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastwood Homes is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Corporate Division in Charlotte, NC. You will prepare labor and material costs for residential homebuilding, generate takeoffs, and coordinate with purchasing to manage job costs.

The role requires reading building plans, knowledge of codes, and proficiency with KOVA, 2D Estimating and Excel, with emphasis on meeting deadlines and working in a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and cost management processes.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs for residential homebuilding per plans and specs.
• Generate house quantity takeoffs using estimating software.
• Generate bid items and establish house budgets; coordinate with purchasing to ensure all job costs are accounted for.
• Review cost variances in job budgets and ensure company objectives are met.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Estimating software

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

KOVA

2D Estimating

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Division - Charlotte, NC Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Building Locally, Leading Nationally

Top 50 Homebuilder Nationwide, #6 Best Place to Work, Top 10 Privately-Held Businesses in NC, Builder of the Year Award Recipient!

Why Eastwood Homes?

Founded in 1977, Eastwood Homes is a privately-held residential homebuilder dedicated to providing homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship in nine divisions and four states throughout the Southeast region. With almost 50 years of experience and 24,000 home closings, Eastwood Homes prides itself on offering more than just a place to live, we offer a way of life for homeowners and employees alike. We invite you to join our team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate professionals and experience the true meaning behind our company motto, Built with Care.

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Estimate labor and material costs for Residential Homebuilding per building plans and specifications.
• Generate house quantity takeoffs using estimating software.
• Generate bid items and establish house budgets.
• Work in tandem with purchasing department to ensure all job cost are accounted for.
• Coordinate all related estimating functions to ensure Company objectives are achieved.
• Review cost variances in job budgets.
• Be familiar with our Company cost management system.
• Preform other duties as assigned.

The Estimator must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of residential home building techniques and materials.
• The ability to read and interpret building plans.
• Knowledge of scopes of work and building code for residential home building.
• Proficiency in software usage to include KOVA, 2D Estimating and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and work well independently and in a team environment
• The ability to manage tight deadlines, promptly address changes without disrupting schedules, and managing high volumes of work with minimal direct supervision.
• (PREFER) National residential builder experience in an estimating role.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience working in the Residential Homebuilder industry
• Education Level-Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and background screening
• Ability to work a five-day work week
• Proper business attire and personal hygiene required to represent company in a professional manner

Aside from our happy homeowners, we know that no one is more vital to our success than our team members. For our New Home Specialists’ success and well-being, we offer competitive compensation, challenging opportunities for growth, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and a fun environment in which you can thrive both professionally and personally!

Will you join us?