Residential Building Estimator

Who We Are :

Since 1984, Brock Built Homes has been a premier local Atlanta, A home builder dedicated to consistently earning our reputation as the top builder of new homes in the Atlanta market. Quality craftsman style homes as well as exceptional customer service for over 30 years has set us apart and we are now expanding our award-winning offering throughout the southeast.

Brock Built. It's what better living is all about. If you are passionate about all aspects of the home building business, join the Brock Built family.

Position Summary :

As the construction industry advances, the need for skilled professionals who can precisely calculate, plan, and manage construction costs is crucial. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our team. The purpose of this position is to prepare detailed estimates for material, labor, and equipment using contract documents including Architectural, Structural and Site Plans along with detailed product specifications to produce accurate quantity takeoffs. The Construction Estimator should be capable of confidently researching manufacturer's specifications including building system assembly details as they apply to the project, extracting detailed, itemized quantities for all necessary system components. Ideally, the Construction Estimator would produce 3D renderings incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) to estimate quantities, predict conflicts between building material systems, and produce coordination drawings for each project to ensure accuracy and adherence to the highest quality standards in the industry, on time and within (or under) budget. Supplementary responsibilities include conducting thorough research, analyzing data, and interpreting plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the construction process (including various means and methods), excellent mathematical skills, and the ability to identify areas of cost-savings related to the building design. This individual will meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and be detail-oriented. It is imperative to have excellent communication skills to engage in ongoing communication with field personnel, suppliers / vendors, and trades throughout each step of the project, making sure all details and changes are captured and communicated to all involved parties professionally and timely to promote positive working relationships among all persons involved in the project.

Job Functions :

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze architectural, structural, site, and component detail plans, along with other supplementary documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Generate pricing templates and builder-formatted pricing sheets in coordination with Purchasing for the successful integration of information into the builder's operating software system.
• Consult with fellow team members, vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and personnel in other departments to resolve data and / or building system conflicts, formulate accurate estimates and clarify contract documents to improve the communication of performance expectations.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, systems, projects and / or services, tracking actual costs relative to estimates as the project develops, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, governmental agencies, vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost and / or quantity estimates or as it relates to the substitution of materials within building systems.
• Present prepared estimates for use by management and leadership in planning and organizing project budgets for projects in all phases of product development from schematic design and design development to construction document, using data extrapolation from similar projects to assist in feasibility studies.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of products, parts, suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors for use in applying cost to quantity estimates creating detailed budgets.
• Use computer BIM software (preferably Revit) to create detailed takeoffs and evaluate a project's financial feasibility

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Job Qualifications

What We Offer :

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description also does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of job change.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.