Residential Construction Estimator

StyleCraft Homes; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to join their team in Richmond, VA. This role involves preparing and reviewing budgets, ensuring accurate take-offs, and collaborating with trade partners to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in residential construction and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, including medical benefits, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about construction and eager to contribute to a family-owned business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription

401(k) with company match

Income protection insurance

Home purchase discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in residential construction preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review lot specific budgets and cost estimates.
• Work with trade partners to reconcile discrepancies in take-offs.

Skills

Estimating experience in residential construction

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

NewStar

Job description

StyleCraft Homes is a local, family-owned business building homes in desirable communities throughout the Greater Richmond area. With a thoughtful & innovative approach to home design, StyleCraft homes Live Up. They consistently Live Up beyond home buyer's expectations & other homebuilders' offerings. A full listing of benefits and details on workplace culture can be found at www.stylecrafthomes.com.

We are hiring an experienced Residential Construction Estimator to perform quantitative take offs on new home plans. This role is 100% in person working in our office in Richmond, VA. This position requires a passionate and detail-oriented individual who can meet deadlines and is focused. The ideal candidate will have significant estimating experience in residential construction and have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and review lot specific budgets including but not limited to reviewing cost estimates and preparing bank budgets.
• Review master take-offs against lot specific estimates and make appropriate changes when required to ensure correct take-offs are being maintained at master level.
• Work with trade partners, vendors, architectural services and production department to reconcile discrepancies in take-offs.
• Review and quantify custom option requests and present to Purchasing Manager for pricing.
• Determine value engineering opportunities on current product offerings and present to Purchasing Manager and Architectural Services Manager on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the position should meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in the residential construction industry preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with NewStar highly preferred.
• Ability to perform job tasks accurately and efficiently, with minimal supervision and high level of integrity.
• Ability to make cost effective decisions, quickly and easily.
• Have the personality to represent the company positively, with an honest and forthright attitude.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription, 401(k) with a company match, income protection insurance, home purchase discounts, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and much more!