Construction Estimator - Residential

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to assess conditions, gather measurements, and define detailed project scope.
• Develop accurate project estimates based on labor, materials, and construction methods while identifying risks, assumptions, and contingencies.
• Translate client requirements and design input into clear, buildable scopes of work that support execution.
• Identify scope gaps, manage changes, and ensure cost impacts are clearly documented and controlled.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to ensure alignment between client expectations, pricing, and execution strategy.
• Maintain detailed project records including takeoffs, specifications, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of residential construction methods and remodeling workflows (kitchens, baths, additions), along with familiarity with key material systems such as cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and flooring.
• Ability to evaluate site conditions, understand constructability constraints, and anticipate trade sequencing and project challenges.
• Solid understanding of job costing principles, margin dynamics, and the impact of change orders.
• Capable of developing well-defined project scopes, identifying cost risks, and making decisions that support overall project profitability and accuracy in estimating.
• Experience using CRM platforms and pipeline tracking tools to manage opportunities and client interactions.
• Comfortable working with estimating tools, spreadsheets, and proposal development.
• Proficient in field documentation (photos, measurements, digital notes).
• Able to operate effectively in a less structured environment while contributing to the development and improvement of systems, processes, and workflows.