Residential Construction Estimator

The Residential Construction Estimator - What we refer to as a Foundation Estimator - is responsible for determining the lot specific foundation hard-cost for all homes built by the company. The Foundation Estimator provides a complete set of purchase orders necessary for the completion of each lot specific foundation.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates capacity and competence to produce lot specific foundation estimates and purchase orders based on x/day model
• Delivers the competency and accuracy required to support Supply Chains’ unit cost structures for materials and labor
• Organizes incoming workflow of sold and spec homes files through Trinity to meet foundation and frame rotation schedule
• Maintains all Foundation starts via the assignment sheet on SharePoint and Field Management System schedules
• Maintains all Foundation Platform documentation and ensures that it is accurate and up-to-date
• Provides feedback to Senior Estimator for corrections required to template estimates, assemblies, and option manual Sale pricing
• Informs Starts Team of any issues that would negatively impact the ability to meet company velocity
• Reports all feedback from Field Operations and Supply Chain to ensure system corrections as required
• Performs Field audits as required to ensure correct materials usage and accuracy of product deliveries
• Performs other duties as needed or required

Results/Accountability:

• Responds to all Field Operations inquires on potential estimating errors/etc. within the same business day
• Delivers lot specific foundation estimates and purchase order production as per company velocity through Trinity
• Reviews of estimating variances monthly to drive root-cause resolution
• Completes purchase orders as to not cause velocity delays
• Ensures 100% accuracy for all plumbing, window, and door Purchase Orders
• Ensures that variance per project average does not exceed $200 due to Estimating errors or failures

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• No previous experience necessary, training will be provided
• Proficient in Excel and basic computer knowledge required
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation required for travel in NC and SC for Field audit purposes as required

General Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, written, and verbal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in the True Difference

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time

• Associate needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment

Associate True Difference Characteristics:

• Truthfulness: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
• Responsibility: Knowing and doing what is expected of me
• Dependability: Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
• Alertness: Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right response
• Initiative: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it

Position Specific Characteristics:

• Thoroughness: Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected
• Endurance: The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best
• Punctuality: Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time