Estimator - Coppell, TX

PulteGroup•Coppell, TX

22h

About The Position

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact

Requirements

Foundational proficiency in estimating techniques and tools, including 2D/3D CAD modeling systems and comparative/differential methods.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to ensure accurate cost and quantity projections.
Experience in field verification processes to validate material quantities and ensure alignment with construction documents.
Excellent organizational skills to manage project schedules and deliver estimates on time.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with internal teams, trade partners, and procurement personnel.
Knowledge of residential construction materials, processes, and best practices.
Ability to work in both office and on-site environments, adapting to project requirements and deadlines.
Familiarity with estimating databases and software tools, ensuring effective data management and utilization.
Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Complete cost and quantity estimate for residential products using 2D and 3D models, employing comparative and differential estimating techniques.
Develop committed quantity and cost estimates for new product development and non-standard options, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
Create whole-house estimates, including base plans, elevations, and options, while ensuring consistency with company standards.
Provide QA oversight of construction documents to ensure plans are accurate, meet standards, and support material quantity generation.
Create takeoff framework for SKUs and options to optimize experience for internal stakeholders, trade partners, and customers.
Conduct field audits and verifications, validating estimates through on-site inspections and ensuring accurate quantities.
Create framework and maintain estimating databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy and usability across multiple projects.
Manage project timelines in accordance with community startup schedules.
Provide completed estimates and recommendations to procurement agents and category managers for decision-making and process execution.
Guide the value engineering process, contributing alternative material choices to improve customer satisfaction, cost savings, or construction efficiency.
Communicate project schedules, progress updates, and deliverables with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring on-time completion of assigned tasks.
Ensure compliance with company-wide estimating processes, standards, and supplier management practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.