Residential Project Estimator — Custom Homes & IRA Match

W3Global; Maine; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Competitive pay

Simple IRA

Paid time off

Growth opportunity

Collaborative environment

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Project Estimator in Maine to prepare detailed estimates for custom residential construction, establish budgets, and coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers throughout estimating and construction.

The ideal candidate reads plans, compares pricing, tracks costs, and maintains organized records while communicating effectively with field and office teams; familiarity with Buildertrend or Excel is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction estimating and budgeting.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and budgets for custom home construction projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project plans to determine labor, material, and subcontractor requirements.
• Develop accurate project budgets and cost breakdowns.
• Track project costs and budgets throughout construction.
• Identify budget variances and potential cost issues early.
• Work closely with Project Managers to maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts.
• Order and coordinate materials for projects.
• Obtain and compare material and subcontractor pricing.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, purchase orders, commitments, and project costs.
• Assist Project Managers with change orders, pricing, and cost tracking.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors regarding pricing, availability, and scheduling.
• Help ensure materials are ordered accurately and delivered when needed.
• Assist with project closeout and final cost reconciliation.
• Maintain organized project documentation.
• Perform other estimating and project support duties as needed.

Job description

W3Global is seeking an experienced Project Estimator in Maine to prepare detailed estimates for custom residential construction, establish budgets, and coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers throughout estimating and construction.

The ideal candidate reads plans, compares pricing, tracks costs, and maintains organized records while communicating effectively with field and office teams; familiarity with Buildertrend or Excel is a plus.