Houston Residential Estimator — Foundation & Framing Expert

Sol é Construction Partners, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

3 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Leola Construction in Houston is seeking a Residential Estimator to turn plans into accurate bids for production homes. You will specialize in foundations and framing, performing quantity takeoffs and analyzing plans to produce well-documented estimates.

You will work with purchasing, project management, and subcontractors to ensure bids reflect current field costs. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in residential estimating, with experience in foundation/framing packages and knowledge of

Qualifications

3–5+ years of hands-on estimating experience in residential construction.
Experience estimating foundation and framing packages for production homes preferred.
Strong plan-reading and takeoff skills across foundations and framing.
Knowledge of Houston soil conditions, codes, and permitting.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for residential projects in Houston with emphasis on foundations/framing.
Perform quantity takeoffs from architectural/structural plans.
Analyze blueprints and site conditions to develop complete estimates.
Solicit and evaluate pricing from subs/suppliers to stay competitive.
Monitor material/labor cost trends and adjust unit costs accordingly.
Collaborate with PMs, superintendents, and purchasing to reconcile costs.
Maintain cost databases and estimating templates for Houston market.
Participate in bid walks and plan reviews.
Identify value-engineering opportunities while ensuring code compliance.
Support contract negotiations and scope reviews with subs.