Estimator en Legend Homes

Company: Legend Homes

Job Title: Estimator

Department: Construction

Reports to: Resource Planning Manager

Status: Full Time / Exempt, Salaried

Job Summary:

Camillo Companies is actively seeking an experienced and skilled Estimator. This role will report directly to the Resource Planning Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Estimate new plans and elevations including all plan options

• Participate in prototype walks to verify takeoffs, building practices, feature level and material usage

• Oversee / coordinate lumber, sheetrock, millwork, brick, windows and finish hardware takeoffs

• Review variance report weekly and correct takeoffs as necessary

• Create and maintain tracking document for takeoff requests

• Audit takeoff regularly to identify issues or cost savings opportunities

• Maintain files with product / vendor information

• Build excellent and fair relationships with trades and vendors

• Field verify takeoffs and estimates as needed

• Thoroughly understand plan drawings

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.

• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.

• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.

• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with On Screen Takeoff, JDE and Hyphen preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in an estimating role, preferably for a residential homebuilder.

• Relevant college background (preferred)