Estimator - Residential Construction

DC Builders • Damascus, OR

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About The Position

DC Builders is seeking a strategic, detail-driven Estimator to lead projects from sales handoff through construction kickoff. The Estimator owns the preconstruction lifecycle, coordinating internal teams, clients, and external partners so each project is scoped, permitted, budgeted, and ready to build on time and within budget. The role covers estimating and preliminary budgeting, scope and bid-package development, subcontractor and vendor bid management, design coordination, constructability review, value engineering, and permitting.

Requirements

• 7–15 years of experience in estimating, ideally in high-end residential, custom homes, or light commercial projects.
• Deep understanding of construction methods, material selection, and cost impacts.
• Ability to navigate complex permitting processes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to balance design intent with budget, code, and schedule constraints.
• Strong communication skills, including leading meetings, writing scopes, and translating ideas into actionable plans.
• Collaborative skills for aligning internal teams, external partners, and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Design-build background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire preconstruction lifecycle from sales handoff to construction start.
• Serve as the primary client contact during preconstruction, communicating scope, timelines, and expectations.
• Prepare estimates and preliminary budgets.
• Develop project scopes and bid packages.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Coordinate design and conduct constructability reviews.
• Develop value-engineering and design-to-budget solutions.
• Manage permitting and communicate with jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with in-house design teams and external consultants to ensure feasibility, code compliance, and alignment with budget and schedule.
• Maintain permit tracking, submission timelines, and jurisdictional correspondence.
• Lead internal project review meetings and provide timely, transparent progress updates to stakeholders.
• Deliver buyout packages and ensure a seamless handoff to construction management and field operations.
• Evaluate and improve preconstruction processes, digital tools, and workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed