Estimator Construction

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary of Objectives:

Estimate quantities of materials and produce an accurate budget for use in the construction of new homes.

Knowledge of Brix and PlanSwift preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Estimate all PSA changes for job starts

• Validate Square footages for the job start

• Brick, Stone, Cornice, Interior trim, Doors, Hardware, Lumber, tile, and flooring take-offs for new and old plans

• Perform plan reviews and alert Architecture of defects in drawings

• Checking quantities of materials for PO’s prior to budget being issued.

• Review ALL option takeoffs before they are loaded into BRIX for Accuracy

• Value Engineer plans to lower cost of construction

• Provide support and training to Field personnel regarding how the estimates were calculated.

• Provide detailed quantity takeoffs for every component necessary to build a home.

• Assist EPO personnel if needed to process variance purchase orders.

• Learn how sales pricing works and work at least 2 weekend days per month providing sales pricing for sales associates

Performance Standards

• 2 complete takeoffs and budgets each day

Company DescriptionGrand Homes is a leader in the Dallas/Fort Worth semi-custom homebuilding industry, and the winner of prestigious awards including two-time winner of America's Best Builder, three-time winner of Builder of the Year award, as well as numerous design awards..Company DescriptionGrand Homes is a leader in the Dallas/Fort Worth semi-custom homebuilding industry, and the winner of prestigious awards including two-time winner of America's Best Builder, three-time winner of Builder of the Year award, as well as numerous design awards..]]>