Junior Estimator

Main Street Homes of VA, Inc; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street Homes of VA, Inc is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support material takeoffs, cost estimates, and purchasing for residential construction projects. The role collaborates with the PED team to maintain accurate estimating data and uses MarkSystems, Smartsheet, and MS Office tools.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and 1–2 years of construction experience.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• 1-2 years of experience in construction environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material lists for neighborhoods, home plans, and options.
• Takeoffs of material and labor quantities; prepare cost estimates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare cost comparisons.
• Investigate discrepancies in material costs and contractor charges.
• Monitor price changes; report significant variances to leadership.
• Ensure plans meet architectural requirements and scopes of work.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and work orders on schedule.
• Maintain MarkSystems, QFS sheets, and Smartsheet records.
• Assist with trade partner agreements, scopes of work, and insurance certificates.
• Collaborate with PED team to maintain accurate estimating data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Excel

Word

Outlook

Residential construction experience

Education

High school diploma

Business-related degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

MarkSystems

Smartsheet

QFS sheets

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Location 15871 CITY VIEW DR STE 100,Midlothian, VA, 23113-7307,United States
• Base Pay $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Job Category PED
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintain material lists for new and existing neighborhoods, home plans and options.
• Perform material and labor quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates for home plans.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare cost comparison analyses.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in material costs, trade contractor charges, and back-office expenses. Monitor cost changes due to price increases or adjustments in quantities and report any significant changes to the Director of Purchasing, Estimating, and Drafting.
• Maintain familiarity with scopes of work, phase specifications, community architectural requirements, architectural plans, and plan options to ensure related tasks and products are included for each construction phase.
• Evaluate the cost impact of architectural plan changes and prepare detailed written descriptions of associated changes.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders and work orders within the established construction timelines.

Purchasing Assistance:

• Maintain accurate MarkSystems Combined Options, QFS Quality Feature Sheets, Neighborhood Requirements spreadsheets and Smartsheet records to reflect current company and project requirements.
• Assist in maintaining current Trade Material Specification Sheets and Scopes of Work are current.
• Communicate project trade assignments and maintain current field contact information in SmartSheet.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of new trade partner trade partner agreements, scopes of Work, and certificates of insurance.
• Assist with manufacturer rebate reporting and requests.
• Coordinate model home discounts, including discounted or complimentary building materials.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the PED team and other departments to maintain accurate estimating and purchasing information.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in pricing, quantities, and project documentation.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date estimating and purchasing records to support accurate budgets and timely construction purchasing.

Requirements

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• 1-2 years of experience in construction environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Residential construction experience is preferred.
• Working experience in Mark System or similar homebuilding or construction management software is preferred.