Residential Estimator - Precise Takeoffs & Costing

LOMBARDO HOMES; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Life insurance

Full benefits package (health, dental,

Vision benefits

Company events

Job summary

Lombardo Homes is seeking an Estimator to prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for new home construction projects in St. Charles, MO.

You will collaborate with suppliers and trade partners while supporting budgeting and bidding to ensure accurate pricing and smooth project delivery. This role requires experience in residential construction estimating, proficiency with estimating software, strong math and blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with estimating software (BuilderTREND, PlanSwift, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and document estimating methodologies to ensure reliable data across projects.
• Review architectural plans and project documents to determine scope of work.
• Identify cost-related risks and propose proactive solutions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for labor, materials, and subcontracted work.
• Ensure estimates comply with building codes, standards, and internal policies.
• Review construction plans with subs to evaluate constructability before finalizing estimates.
• Conduct field audits to validate take-offs and alignment with practice.
• Develop and maintain cost databases for pricing of materials and labor.

Skills

Residential construction estimating

Blueprint reading

Tools

BuilderTREND

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

Lombardo Homes is seeking an Estimator to prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for new home construction projects in St. Charles, MO.

You will collaborate with suppliers and trade partners while supporting budgeting and bidding to ensure accurate pricing and smooth project delivery. This role requires experience in residential construction estimating, proficiency with estimating software, strong math and blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to communicate