Residential Remodeling/New Construction Estimator

Housing Solutions, Inc.; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing Design/Build Remodeling company as an Estimator, where your expertise in residential construction will help shape profitable business decisions. This role involves gathering essential project information, creating accurate estimates, and collaborating with the design team. With a commitment to quality work and customer satisfaction, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a supportive culture for career growth. If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Company car

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of residential construction experience is essential.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and requirements through documentation and site visits.
• Collect documentation and determine key cost variables.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills (Excel)

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

10+ years of residential construction experience

Estimating experience

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Job Summary

We are seeking an Estimator to join our team! In this role, you will assist the company in making profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. While Estimating experience is a plus, we believe it can be taught, and value residential construction experience as the most important qualification for the role. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of residential construction and remodeling experience, is analytical, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand the project scope and requirements by studying documentation, meeting with the design team, and visiting job sites
• Collect necessary documentation such as plans, drawings, product selections, and project specifications
• Determine the key variables for cost and conduct research to determine expected labor and materials costs
• Gather quotes and negotiate with subcontractors to secure the best possible prices
• Perform quantity take-offs, double check sub-contractor takeoffs
• Create and submit estimates to the design team throughout the design process
• Assist in preparing proposals
• Budget using appropriate software
• Order take-off materials as clients move from design into production
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of residential construction experience
• Previous experience as an Estimator is a plus
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Good computer skills, specifically with Excel
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Company Vehicle
• Career Advancement
  
  
  

Just as important as the benefits, you have to like where you work right? We have a great company culture and believe that whatever position you hold, you are highly valued as a key contributor to our success!

An Estimator will be a new role in our company, and we expect you to learn and grow with us, and be open to career advancement as we expand.

About Us: Housing Solutions, Inc. is a fast-growing Design/Build Remodeling company. Established in 2016, we have earned an amazing reputation for quality work and customer satisfaction. We love helping homeowners create living spaces to love and last a lifetime.

Job Site Locations: Orange, Durham, and Alamance Counties

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm