Construction Estimator - Residential

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$8/hr

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Mar 31, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

**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

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