What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Construction Estimator position at Windstar Homes Inc?
Windstar Homes is an award-winning premier custom homebuilder in the Tampa Bay area. We are looking for a Junior Construction Estimator with a minimum of 2 years of experience in residential construction to join our team. Custom home-building experience is preferred.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the preparation of take-offs and estimates for new home designs.
- Monitor competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and value engineering.
- Stay current on innovative products, construction techniques, and trends affecting the home building industry.
- Assist with document control
- Establish and maintain a Product Database and Price Book.
- Assist in preparing thorough, accurate purchase orders within allotted time frames.
- Perform cost comparisons and analysis as requested.
- Monitor all plan changes.
- Estimate prices of all changes and provide written descriptions of Change Orders.
- Recruit and maintain relationships with quality, reliable trade contractors and suppliers.
- Troubleshoot problems with trade contractors and suppliers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, calculate quantities, and analyze cost data.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and cost calculations.
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and clarify project details.
- Familiarity with construction estimating software (e.g., Procore, PlanSwift).