Estimator
About The Position
Megatel Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join our Corporate team in Dallas, TX. The Estimator will be responsible for validating estimating take-offs on job starts, estimating base plan materials and materials for structural options, and performing detailed quantity take-offs for all home components. This role involves plan reviews, field walks, variance analysis, and providing support to various departments and field personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of home building, excellent computer skills, and the ability to read and interpret construction plans.
Requirements
- Computer proficiency in: Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD, Planswift, or BlueBeam
- BRIX database is a plus
- Home building experience required
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Ability to read floor & engineering plans
- Team player & ability to work independently
- 4-year degree or 1-year residential construction experience required
- High focus and accuracy with numbers
- Strong attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- BRIX database experience
Responsibilities
- Validate estimating take offs on job starts
- Estimate base plan materials and materials required for structural options
- Perform Brick, Stone, Cornice, Interior trim, Doors, Hardware, Lumber, tile and flooring take-offs for new and old plans using Plan Swift, and BRIX.
- Provide itemized quantity takeoffs for every component to build a home
- Perform plan reviews and alert architecture of plan errors
- Perform field walks to stay acquainted with current practices, focusing on recently started subdivisions / new plan estimates
- Review ALL option takeoffs before they are loaded into BRIX for Accuracy
- Clean up existing plans and Subdivisions when notified of a problem with the estimates in the BRIX system
- Perform variance analysis to eradicate take-off errors
- Provide support and training to Field personnel regarding how the estimates were calculated
- Assist EPO personnel if needed to process variance purchase orders
- Communicate with and assist the purchasing department as well as the field team as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays, including floating Birthday Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
