PROJECT ESTIMATOR -RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Estimator is responsible for inspecting single family homes for health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition, writing Scopes of Work to bring said homes up to the VineBrook Standard for occupancy, and preparing budgets for these Scopes of Work. The Estimator will work closely with the Construction Manager to maintain consistency of product, pricing and quality. This is a fast-paced job where the vast majority of your time will be spent in the field conducting inspections and preparing Scopes of Work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct inspections of newly acquired or pre-acquisition homes documenting health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition
• Create scopes of work and budgets which will be used by our project managers to effectively complete renovation projects
• Create photographic record of each home following VineBrook's photo Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform quality control inspections on completed projects for health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition and confirm that all items from Scope of Work were completed appropriately
• Confirm that completed projects meet VineBrook standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 3-5 Years single family construction or home inspection experience
• General and specific residential construction knowledge
• Knowledge of building methods, materials and construction principles
• Knowledge of building codes
• Basic construction mathematical, design and mechanical principles
• Aptitude with technology
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to learn and take initiative
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter crawl spaces
• High School Diploma or GED required
• College or advanced degrees preferred but not required
• Home inspector licensure preferred but not required
• Willing and able to work in all types of weather
• Valid Driver's License is a requirement
• Pass a Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Credit, and Criminal Background Check
• Possess basic construction tools

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

There is no supervisory responsibility with this position.

TRAVEL

Frequent travel to and from projects in the local market.  

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

VineBrook Homes LLC (“VineBrook”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. VineBrook considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. VineBrook makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time. Upon request, VineBrook will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship to the company. We are also a Drug Free Workplace. As permitted by law, qualified applicants will also be required to pass a drug screening before beginning employment.