For over 30 years, one Company has represented quality & leadership – Highland Homes – where building careers goes hand in hand with excellence in new home construction. Highland’s employees thrive in an atmosphere of appreciation & confidence, contributing their unique ideas to the Company’s overall success. Our employee owners are our greatest asset.

Highland Homes is currently accepting resumes for an Estimator position. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management or other related field is preferred. The selected candidate will also preferably have a minimum of one year estimating experience. This position will be responsible for supporting purchasing and construction personnel in all estimating activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistent material takeoffs in various databases for all cities and all divisions of Highland Homes.
• Review and research the Takeoff Variance Report in order to consistently calculate takeoff accuracy progression.
• Monitor, verify and update all takeoff change requests from field managers and Purchasing.
• Responsible for material quantity takeoffs on all Prototype releases, plan revisions and custom starts.
• Provide a high level of customer service to all division construction management and purchasing personnel.
• Assist and support field with specific construction needs including familiarity with building codes and officials, providing training for builders as needed and providing appropriate construction standards and details.
• Work closely with field to resolve estimating problems on all new and existing plans, focusing on high volume plans and Prototypes.
• Liaison between field and design team to facilitate communication on structural and estimating problems and resolutions.
• Other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred with concentration in Construction Management or Business.
• Excellent communicator (oral and written) including the desire to ask questions and learn from others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and familiar with the Internet required.
• “Brix” software knowledge preferred.
• “Buzzsaw” experience preferred.
• Capable of estimating by hand and with an Auto Cad aided estimating system (Timberline).
• Proven customer service skills required.
• Strong organization skills with keen ability to prioritize, multi-task and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze numbers and information and produce clear, communicative reports.

Highland offers a competitive benefit package, including excellent medical / dental / prescription benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), new home purchase discounts, & more – all in a business casual atmosphere! Join the company that recognizes & rewards the people who create their success. Highland Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.