Onsite Residential Construction Estimator — Health / 401(k) & Growth

Caldwell Companies; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company%20

Professional development and career增长

Résumé du poste

Caldwell Homes in Houston, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to support estimating and purchasing operations. This onsite role develops accurate costs, reviews plans, prepares takeoffs, and evaluates trade bids, while coordinating with Purchasing, Construction, Design, and Accounting to keep budgets current.

The estimator will ensure complete scopes, align assumptions with plans, and help drive cost savings in a fast-paced homebuilding environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, cost analysis, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the BRIX System.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, engineering drawings, construction details, and specifications.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid comparisons.
• General understanding of residential construction methods, materials, sequencing, and trade scopes.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard business applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural plans, engineering documents, construction details, specifications, and design selections.
• Develop and maintain accurate estimates for materials, labor, trade scopes, plan options, and construction-related costs.
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Caldwell Homes’ construction standards.
• Assist with updating estimates when plans, specifications, selections, or market conditions change.
• Identify potential cost discrepancies, missing information, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Review architectural plans, engineering plans, construction documents, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with internal departments to clarify plan details, product requirements, and construction scopes.
• Verify that estimating assumptions align with approved plans, specifications, and company standards.
• Support the review and pricing of plan revisions, options, and product changes.
• Solicit, organize, and evaluate bids from trade partners and suppliers.
• Prepare clear bid comparisons that identify differences in pricing, scope, materials, allowances, exclusions, and responsibilities.
• Communicate with trade partners and suppliers to clarify proposals and confirm complete scopes of work.
• Assist with maintaining current pricing and supporting documentation.
• Help evaluate pricing changes and their effect on homes, plans, communities, and overall budgets.
• Support negotiations by providing accurate cost information and market comparisons.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Construction, Design, Accounting, and other departments to resolve estimating and cost-related questions.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, bids, pricing, plan reviews, and vendor communications.
• Provide timely and accurate information to support purchasing and construction decisions.

Connaissances

Residential estimating

Cost analysis

Plan reading

Bid comparisons

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Outils

BRIX System

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Caldwell Homes in Houston, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to support estimating and purchasing operations. This onsite role develops accurate costs, reviews plans, prepares takeoffs, and evaluates trade bids, while coordinating with Purchasing, Construction, Design, and Accounting to keep budgets current.

The estimator will ensure complete scopes, align assumptions with plans, and help drive cost savings in a fast-paced homebuilding environment.