Residential Estimator

Signorelli Company • The Woodlands, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

First America Homes (FAH) is the homebuilding division of The Signorelli Company, a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX with over 25 years of experience in various real estate sectors. FAH is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held homebuilders in Texas. The company is seeking a Residential Construction Estimator specializing in Production Homebuilding to join their team. This role is crucial for managing construction materials from top to bottom for each house plan, including standard options. The position involves creating and maintaining estimates and purchase orders within the Newstar Enterprise Database Software. A prerequisite for this role is prior estimating experience and a solid understanding of residential construction and blueprint reading.

Requirements

• Prior estimating experience and knowledge of residential construction and reading blueprints is required.
• Equivalent work experience of 3-5 years estimating experience utilizing PlanSwift.
• Experience in single family residential construction or estimating is required.
• Must be proficient utilizing Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Be able to read and understand architectural plans, prints.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Estimating Software and/or Newstar Enterprise Database preferred.
• Experience with Autocaad or Newstar Enterprise Database is a plus.
• A self-starter who can work independently and productively, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, detail oriented and able to handle deadlines.
• Able to learn new technology easily and an understanding of computer database management is beneficial.
• Strong team player ethic and a positive attitude with the ability to be flexible and switch priorities easily.

Responsibilities

• Estimate new plans and elevations, including plan options, and reconcile those plan options.
• Develop and maintain accurate plan take-offs and process plan changes.
• Develop and maintain job-cost budgets in the database system.
• Build each community in Newstar Enterprise, based on features and community requirements.
• Conduct field visits to validate take-offs.
• Interact directly with Construction Managers, Area Managers, Purchasing, Design Personnel, and Vendors/Suppliers.
• Assist with special projects as needed by the Management Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree