Full Time
$8/hr
40
Mar 31, 2026
**Estimator**
**Reports To:** Operations Director / Project Director
**Job Purpose**
The Estimator has two main responsibilities: developing and maintaining estimating capability within project management software by building subcontractor/vendor relationships and maintaining accurate pricing data; and verifying trade partners' pricing and serving as a gatekeeper to ensure scopes, drawings, and bids align before proposals go to contract.
**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- **Estimating Development & Maintenance** — Collects and maintains pricing data, develops baseline pricing, and reviews projects for accuracy
- **Subcontractor & Vendor Development** — Cultivates relationships, negotiates pricing, maintains a vendor/sub matrix, and coordinates trades day visits
- **Estimate Projects & Feasibility Studies** — Troubleshoots ballparks, researches feasibility, scrutinizes quotes, acts as gatekeeper on final scope, reviews all build proposals, and completes post-mortem reviews
**Requirements**
- Associate's degree required; construction/engineering bachelor's preferred
- Minimum 5 years in home construction; 2+ years estimating experience
- Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and JobTread (or similar)
- Familiar with building codes, materials, and remodeling estimating techniques