Residential Construction Estimator - Budget & Cost Control

EmergencyMD; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Homes in Nashville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to lead estimating, budgeting, purchasing coordination, and job-cost management for our residential projects. The role focuses on turning plans into actionable budgets and collaborating with project teams to drive profitability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong plans analysis, and proficiency with budgeting and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and building plans.
• Proven experience preparing detailed project budgets and quantity take-offs.
• Knowledge of purchasing, subcontractor management, and job costing.
• Strong spreadsheet, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for all project scopes, including site work, concrete, framing, utilities, and interior finishes.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing proposals.
• Develop project budgets, allowances, contingencies, and cost projections.
• Participate in preconstruction and design meetings to support budgeting, scope alignment, and value engineering efforts.
• Identify potential cost risks, escalation concerns, labor shortages, and long lead items early in the process.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Data analysis

Tools

Construction software

Accounting software

Job description

Zurich Homes in Nashville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to lead estimating, budgeting, purchasing coordination, and job-cost management for our residential projects. The role focuses on turning plans into actionable budgets and collaborating with project teams to drive profitability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong plans analysis, and proficiency with budgeting and cost control.