What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at NC Services?
NC Services is a service company that provides architectural, purchasing, and estimating services for a group of single and multifamily building companies; Ambassador Homes, Homewood Homes, and Trinity Homes.
Job Knowledge and Required Experience
Candidate should have experience with, and be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Mark Systems estimating software is preferred. Candidates without Mark Systems estimating experience must have the capacity to learn its use. Experience with Timberline Estimating and Buyout would be a plus. Experience and knowledge of the production home building industry is preferred. Final candidates may be tested for computer aptitude. A solid work history is required.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain corporate reporting documents
• Assemble and maintain project files
• Assist in the procurement and input of job costs
• Assist in developing option estimates/budgets
• Assist in the issuance of purchase orders for new home start packages and change orders
• Estimate quantities and costs for lot size variations for new contracts
• Estimate quantities and costs for minor plan and/or material customizations
• Process variance purchase orders
Technical Skill Requirements
• Proficiency with Mark Systems estimating software
• Proficiency with Timberline Estimating and Buyout Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software such as e-mail, work processing and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to read, understand and estimate quantities from blueprints and site plans
• Management of multiple tasks and priorities on a daily basis
• Strong organizational and communication skills
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience, insurance benefits, paid time off and holidays, 401K plan