Estimating Manager

Stanley Martin Homes • Greenville, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible. If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Mathematics or Construction Management plus 1 year of a combination of experience within the construction industry, between production, purchasing and estimating.
• OST software experience
• material management and estimating software experience
• ERP software comprehension
• Proficient in creating detailed quantity takeoffs by item.
• Experience with takeoff software (e.g., Plan Swift, Bluebeam Revu, STACK).
• Ability to maintain unit cost databases by item.
• Familiarity with standardized plans and elevations (e.g., homes with multiple options)
• Can structure and standardize estimating processes for repeatability and consistency.
• Able to identify errors and omissions in construction documents and correct takeoffs accordingly.
• Experience with version control, scope alignment, and option management in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and training for Estimating Team members and ensure execution of key departmental initiatives.
• Prepares estimates by gathering architectural plans, specifications and related documents for new plans, new elevations and plan revisions developed by the architectural team.
• Presents prepared estimate(s) utilizing the department software, Revit, Planswift, Master Project or other software by assembling plan specific trade type takeoffs and master plan takeoffs.
• Prepares special reports utilizing the estimating software and/or Excel templates by Trade Type.
• Maintain the database for base, elevation and option takeoffs/estimates in Master Project or on SharePoint.
• Updates Plan Takeoffs as part of the ARM process and prior to release and provides quantity adjustments to divisions.
• Work with trade partners, vendors, architectural department and production department to reconcile discrepancies in take-offs.
• Create and Update Templates within the current estimating software for Corporate and Division use.
• Collaborates with Architecture in controlling costs on prototype design.
• Documents process of estimating trade types and updates Estimating Manual as needed.
• Assist field operations in material overages / shortages.
• Conduct field audits to validate product quantities to reduce variances.
• Prepare Estimating tracking and reporting tools and schedule regular meetings to facilitate managing the estimating workload.
• Prepare takeoff estimates for all trade types for the division purchasing teams to utilize in their negotiation with trade partners.
• Attend Manufacturer and Subcontractor meetings and prepare/distribute meeting notes internally and externally.
• Schedule and attend training sessions for internal Estimating Department.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
• Be part of future acquisitions due diligence representing the Estimating Department.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager.
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment.
• Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin.
• Monitor and maintain scopes of work, model rebate addendum, and unit pricing for each trade to be included in the contract documents.

Benefits

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed
• employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance
• employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options
• 401(K), with up to $5K employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 3 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• tuition and certification reimbursement
• 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure)
• 6 days of paid sick leave
• no-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps
• discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home
• discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services
• discounts with Verizon
• advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager