Senior Estimator (Residential Construction)

Essex Homes of WNY; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus incentives

Job summary

Essex Homes of WNY is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for residential semi-custom homes. The role involves working with design, sales, and construction teams and using Buildertrend to manage estimates.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in residential estimating, strong knowledge of materials and pricing, and proficiency in Buildertrend and Microsoft Office. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential estimating experience in custom or semi-custom homebuilding.
• Proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction materials, methods, and market pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for semi-custom residential home projects based on plans and design options.
• Collaborate with design and sales teams to ensure accurate pricing and timely proposals.
• Review subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive pricing.
• Maintain and update cost databases in Buildertrend to reflect current pricing.
• Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or design.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Buildertrend

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Senior Estimator (Residential Construction)

Essex Homes of WNY is a leading residential semi-custom home builder based in western New York. We specialize in delivering high quality, thoughtfully designed homes with an emphasis on craftsmanship, customer service and efficiency. We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our dedicated team.

The Estimator

The Estimator will play a key role in the pre-construction process, preparing accurate cost estimates for residential semi-custom homes. This individual will work closely with our design, sales and construction teams using Buildertrend software to manage estimates and streamline workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for semi-custom residential home projects based on architectural plans, specifications, and design options.
• Collaborate with the design and sales team to ensure accurate pricing and timely delivery of proposals.
• Review and analyse subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Maintain and update cost databases within Buildertrend to reflect current market pricing and vendor rates.
• Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or design integrity.
• Provide support for budgeting, change order pricing and contract negotiations.
• Continue to build out the Buildertrend software package to improve internal efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of residential estimating experience in custom or semi-custom homebuilding.
• Proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction software applications and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction materials, methods, and market pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round position.
• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Annual salary review.
• Additional annual bonus incentives.
• Health, Vision, Dental, and paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• PTO.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to grow into the role of department manager with some supervisory responsibilities.

Essex Homes of WNY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.