Residential Construction Estimator

True Homes•Monroe, NC

About The Position

The Residential Construction Estimator - What we refer to as a Foundation Estimator - is responsible for determining the lot specific foundation hard-cost for all homes built by the company. The Foundation Estimator provides a complete set of purchase orders necessary for the completion of each lot specific foundation. Responsibilities: Demonstrates capacity and competence to produce lot specific foundation estimates and purchase orders based on x/day model Delivers the competency and accuracy required to support Supply Chains unit cost structures for materials and labor Organizes incoming workflow of sold and spec homes files through Trinity to meet foundation and frame rotation schedule Maintains all Foundation starts via the assignment sheet on SharePoint and Field Management System schedules Maintains all Foundation Platform documentation and ensures that it is accurate and up-to-date Provides feedback to Senior Estimator for corrections required to template estimates, assemblies, and option manual Sale pricing Informs Starts Team of any issues that would negatively impact the ability to meet company velocity Reports all feedback from Field Operations and Supply Chain to ensure system corrections as required Performs Field audits as required to ensure correct materials usage and accuracy of product deliveries Performs other duties as needed or required Results/Accountability: Responds to all Field Operations inquires on potential estimating errors/etc. within the same business day Delivers lot specific foundation estimates and purchase order production as per company velocity through Trinity Reviews of estimating variances monthly to drive root-cause resolution Completes purchase orders as to not cause velocity delays Ensures 100% accuracy for all plumbing, window, and door Purchase Orders Ensures that variance per project average does not exceed $200 due to Estimating errors or failures Qualifications: High School Diploma, or GED required; Associate degree preferred No previous experience necessary, training will be provided Proficient in Excel and basic computer knowledge required Valid drivers license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation required for travel in NC and SC for Field audit purposes as required General Requirements: Excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills, written, and verbal skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Comply with all company policies and procedures Demonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in the True Difference Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time Associate needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment Associate True Difference Characteristics: Truthfulness: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts Responsibility: Knowing and doing what is expected of me Dependability: Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice Alertness: Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right response Initiative: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it Position Specific Characteristics: Thoroughness: Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected Endurance: The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best Punctuality: Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED required
Proficient in Excel and basic computer knowledge required
Valid drivers license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation required for travel in NC and SC for Field audit purposes as required
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills, written, and verbal skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Demonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in the True Difference
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
Associate needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
Truthfulness: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
Responsibility: Knowing and doing what is expected of me
Dependability: Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
Alertness: Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right response
Initiative: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it
Thoroughness: Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected
Endurance: The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best
Punctuality: Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
No previous experience necessary, training will be provided

Responsibilities

Demonstrates capacity and competence to produce lot specific foundation estimates and purchase orders based on x/day model
Delivers the competency and accuracy required to support Supply Chains unit cost structures for materials and labor
Organizes incoming workflow of sold and spec homes files through Trinity to meet foundation and frame rotation schedule
Maintains all Foundation starts via the assignment sheet on SharePoint and Field Management System schedules
Maintains all Foundation Platform documentation and ensures that it is accurate and up-to-date
Provides feedback to Senior Estimator for corrections required to template estimates, assemblies, and option manual Sale pricing
Informs Starts Team of any issues that would negatively impact the ability to meet company velocity
Reports all feedback from Field Operations and Supply Chain to ensure system corrections as required
Performs Field audits as required to ensure correct materials usage and accuracy of product deliveries
Performs other duties as needed or required
Responds to all Field Operations inquires on potential estimating errors/etc. within the same business day
Delivers lot specific foundation estimates and purchase order production as per company velocity through Trinity
Reviews of estimating variances monthly to drive root-cause resolution
Completes purchase orders as to not cause velocity delays
Ensures 100% accuracy for all plumbing, window, and door Purchase Orders
Ensures that variance per project average does not exceed $200 due to Estimating errors or failures