What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator / Procurement Specialist position at Alpha?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Estimator / Procurement Specialist to support budgeting, cost control, and material sourcing for luxury residential construction projects. This hybrid role combines analytical estimating responsibilities with vendor and purchasing management to ensure that projects run efficiently from pre-construction through final completion.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Estimator / Procurement Specialist to support budgeting, cost control, and material sourcing for luxury residential construction projects. This hybrid role combines analytical estimating responsibilities with vendor and purchasing management to ensure that projects run efficiently from pre-construction through final completion.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for new builds, remodels, and change orders
- Review architectural and design plans to quantify materials, labor, and subcontractor costs
- Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to align budgets with construction schedules
- Track cost variances and report regularly to leadership
- Maintain and improve cost databases, historical data, and standardized cost codes
- Source, vet, and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Obtain bids, compare pricing, and recommend cost-effective purchasing decisions
- Issue purchase orders and track material deliveries to prevent schedule delays
- Coordinate with field and office teams to forecast material needs
- Ensure all purchasing aligns with company quality standards and timelines
- Partner with accounting and project management teams for budget reporting
- Work closely with design and client services teams to validate selections and pricing
- Support leadership in evaluating cost-control measures and operational efficiencies
- 3 years of experience in residential construction estimating and/or procurement (luxury home experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, residential methods, and local vendor markets in Middle Tennessee
- Proficiency with construction management or accounting platforms (BuilderTrend, JobTread preferred)
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a high level of accuracy
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000