Estimator & Job Cost Specialist

Schell Brothers is Delaware’s largest private home builder with divisions in Richmond, VA, Nashville, TN, and Boise, ID. We are proud to have received Pro Builder’s prestigious "Builder of the Year" award, the highest honor for a builder in North America. Additionally, we’ve earned the "Great Place to Work" certification across our divisions, reflecting the strength and culture of our team.

Our mission is to transform the home buying experience by delivering exceptional homes and communities that inspire happiness and exceed expectations. We cultivate a culture of positivity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

We’re searching for a motivated and passionate Estimator & Job Cost Specialist to join our Team. This is a full-time role supporting all divisions, including Delaware, Virginia, Nashville, and Idaho, with responsibilities that include:

Complete budget preparation for projects including material and labor cost

• Take-off/estimates for projects
• Job scheduling, coordination, and execution including, but not limited to
• Purchase orders
• Bills of material
• Sub-contracts
• Interface with the Construction Managers
  

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
• minimum of 2 years' experience in estimating or residential construction
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent math skills
• Computer proficiency
• Experience with computer-aided estimating software
• Excel proficiency
• Extremely detailed oriented