Estimator

Position Summary: Responsible for the review and analysis of material take-offs for all new master models and revised master model home plans to aid in cost savings. Works with Purchasing Department and field construction managers.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare material and labor budgets for new plans as well as make suggestions to increase our value engineering.
• Create and issue VPO's to vendors and modify existing budgets/take-offs.
• Review and validate take-offs and make necessary adjustments.
• Consult with vendors, personnel in construction departments or construction Superintendents to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Provide cost/benefit analysis for new and existing products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Equivalent experience
• Must be able to perform consistent, accurate, and detail-oriented work.
• Must be able to critically think through workflow steps and the interrelation of workflow and impact to other team members.
• Ability to understand construction means and methods.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Highly motivated
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule is required
• Follow directions from a supervisor
• Interact well with co-workers
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player
• Valid driver's license
• Required:
  • Intermediate computer skills - Microsoft Word and Excel
• Preferred:
  • Minimum 1 year experience in the residential construction industry.
  • Working knowledge of Planswift Software or similar construction take-off software.
  • Working knowledge of RFMS Flooring or similar takeoff Software.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing.

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