What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Construction Estimator position at Foreman Builders - Winchester Virginia?
Location: Winchester, VA | Type: Full-Time | Company: Foreman Builders, Inc
About Us
At Foreman Builders, we’re a small, family-run custom home builder specializing in luxury custom homes and high-end remodels. We take pride in craftsmanship, honesty, and building lasting relationships with our clients and trade partners. Every project we take on is unique — and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for personalized service and exceptional results.
Perform quantitative take offs on new custom homes and remodeling. This position requires a passionate and detail-oriented individual who can meet deadlines and is focused. The ideal candidate will have significant estimating experience in residential construction and have the following:
- Prepare and review plan specific budgets including but not limited to reviewing cost estimates.
- Review master take-offs against plan specific estimates and make appropriate changes when required to ensure correct take-offs are being maintained at master level.
- Work with trade partners, vendors, architectural services and production department to reconcile discrepancies in take-offs.
Qualifications
The idea candidate for the position should meet or exceed the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the residential construction industry preferred;
- Excellent communication, organizational skills; be detail-oriented;
- Strong negotiation skills;
- Competency with Microsoft Office; Any experience with CAD design is a plus
- Ability to perform job tasks accurately and efficiently, with minimal supervision and high level of integrity;
- Ability to make cost effective decisions, quickly and easily;
- Have the personality to represent the company positively, with an honest and forthright attitude.
- To fit in the Foreman Builders culture.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Family-oriented, Christian, tight-knit team where your work makes a real difference.
- Supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to grow your skills in both construction and client management.
- Competitive pay.
- Be part of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind homes that homeowners love.
Ready to Build Something Great Together?
If you’re organized, personable, and passionate about residential construction, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply by sending your resume and a short note to homes@foremanbuilders.com - Subject line - Residential Construction Estimator