Inside Construction Estimator Permit Manager

ODYSSEY CONTRACTING LLC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

Odyssey Contracting LLC, a home improvement company focused on quality craftsmanship and clear homeowner communication, is seeking an analytical Inside Estimator with a strong Renovation Project Manager background to join our office team in Garner, NC. This 100% office role emphasizes pricing accuracy, detailed scopes, and seamless handoff to production.

You will translate field data into precise line-item SOWs, calculate costs for materials and labor, draft project layouts from photos and

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as a Project Manager in renovation construction / residential remodeling.
• Proven track record estimating residential home renovations (kitchens, baths, full remodels).
• Ability to translate site photos and property data into precise line-item scopes and clean digital layouts.
• Proficient with estimating software, CRM systems, and digital drawing tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Field Data: Review marked-up photos, property details, and field notes from Sales Consultants.
• Build Detailed Renovation Scopes: Create line-item SOWs for production teams.
• Calculate Accurate Estimates: Use software and CRM to cost materials, labor, permits, and trades.
• Draft Project Layouts: Produce sketches from photos and property dimensions.
• Quality Control: Identify missing data or constructability issues before contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Renovation Estimating

SOW drafting

Estimating software

CRM proficiency

Digital drawing tools

Tools

Estimating software

CRM systems

Digital drawing tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Odyssey Contracting was founded on a core mission: to bridge the communication gap in residential construction through radical transparency and elite service. We don’t just renovate houses; we transform the homeowner experience by eliminating the friction, guesswork, and poor communication that plague traditional remodeling.

We are a thriving home improvement company built on quality craftsmanship, open communication, and a team-first culture. We’re in that "sweet spot"—large enough to have a steady stream of exciting projects, but small enough that you’re a name, not a number. We are seeking an analytical Inside Estimator with a strong background as a Renovation Project Manager to serve as our technical powerhouse in the office.

What You’ll Do (The Role)

• This is a 100% office-based role—zero site traffic, zero field driving. You will take raw data collected by our field Sales Consultants (marked‑up photos, property info, baseline scopes) and engineer them into exact, ready‑to‑build project blueprints. Because you have hands‑on experience running renovation sites, you know exactly how projects come together on the ground and how to price them with absolute accuracy.
• Analyze Field Data: Review marked‑up photos, property details, and field notes provided by our Sales Consultants to fully understand project requirements.
• Build Detailed Renovation Scopes: Translate basic sales documentation into a highly structured, line‑item Scope of Work (SOW) that our production crew can follow seamlessly.
• Calculate Accurate Estimates: Utilize our estimating software and CRM to compute precise costs for materials, labor, permits, and trade partners on home renovations.
• Draft Project Layouts: Produce clear, accurate project sketches based entirely on photos and property dimensions provided by the sales team.
• Quality Control Safety Net: Spot potential job site complications, missing field data, or constructability issues before the contract is finalized.

Who You Are (The Fit)

• You are a construction professional who knows the ins and outs of residential remodels but prefers a stable, focused office environment over field travel. You align with our founding belief in radical transparency, ensuring every scope and estimate you produce is clear, detailed, and honest.
• Prior Project Manager Experience (Required): You must have previous hands‑on experience as a Project Manager in renovation construction / residential remodeling. You know how home renovations actually get built on site.
• Renovation Estimating Mastery: Proven track record estimating residential home renovations (kitchens, baths, full‑home remodels), understanding true material/labor costs, lead times, and margins.
• Visual Translator: Exceptional ability to translate site photos and property data into precise line‑item scopes and clean digital layouts.
• Tech‑Savvy & Detail‑Obsessed: Proficient with estimating software, CRM systems, and digital drawing tools. You take pride in producing airtight, mistake‑free estimates.
• Office‑Minded: You prefer a consistent, professional office setting where you can put your headphones on, focus, and drive results.

What’s In It For You?

• Stable, Office‑Based Routine: Zero wear‑and‑tear on your vehicle; comfortable workstation with dual monitors.
• Competitive Pay: $65,000 - $80,000 base salary plus performance bonuses/commission.
• Great Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with company match.
• Work‑Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Growth Potential: We love promoting from within and actively invest in our team's career growth.

Odyssey Contracting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.