Senior Residential Estimator | Buildertrend Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Growth into department manager

Job summary

Essex Homes of WNY is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for semi-custom residential homes in western New York. The role partners with design, sales, and construction teams to prepare accurate proposals using Buildertrend and Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate will review bids, update cost databases, and identify savings while maintaining design integrity. This full-time role offers growth into department management and a competitive benefits package.

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.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

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 analyze 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.

Skills

Residential estimating

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering related field

Tools

Buildertrend

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Essex Homes of WNY is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for semi-custom residential homes in western New York. The role partners with design, sales, and construction teams to prepare accurate proposals using Buildertrend and Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate will review bids, update cost databases, and identify savings while maintaining design integrity. This full-time role offers growth into department management and a competitive benefits package.