What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Megatel Homes?
Position Location: Uptown Dallas
Salary Range: $28 - $33 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
Requirements:
Salary Range: $28 - $33 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
- Validate estimating take offs on job starts
- Estimate base plan materials and materials required for structural options
- Brick, Stone, Cornice, Interior trim, Doors, Hardware, Lumber, tile and flooring take-offs for new and old plans using Plan Swift, and BRIX. Provide itemized quantity takeoffs for every component to build a home
- Perform plan reviews and alert architecture of plan errors
- Perform field walks to stay acquainted with current practices. Focusing on recently started subdivisions / new plan estimates
- Review ALL option takeoffs before they are loaded into BRIX for Accuracy
- Clean up existing plans and Subdivisions when notified of a problem with the estimates in the BRIX system
- Perform variance analysis to eradicate take-off errors
- Provide support and training to Field personnel regarding how the estimates were calculated
- Assist EPO personnel if needed to process variance purchase orders
- Communicate with and assist the purchasing department as well as the field team as needed
Requirements:
- Computer proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD, Planswift, or BlueBeam
- BRIX database is a plus
- Home building experience required
- Excellent communication skills, time management, strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning
- Ability to read floor & engineering plans
- Team player & ability to work independently
- 4-year degree or 1-year residential construction experience required
- High focus and accuracy with numbers
- Strong attention to detail
- Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays, including floating Birthday Holiday
Salary : $28 - $33