What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Artisan Build Construct?
One-of-a-Kind Construction Estimator Opportunity with Award-Winning Historic Residential Contractor
Imagine every project you estimate is something cool and new, often preserving Nashville history, and always bespoke. It’s the perfect opportunity for a strong estimator that wants a new challenge with every project, where you’re always learning, and you’ll never be bored. Couple that with a culture of 20 team members have helped with the Metro Nashville Historic Preservation Society Award for detailed craftmanship for 3 consecutive years, named 40 under 40 Business to Watch, and a Qualified Top 500 upon nominations from architects combined with their revenue and growth nationally, and it’s an opportunity you won’t want to pass up!
Qualifications – Construction Estimator
- 3 years’ estimating construction projects in custom home building, home remodeling, or high-end kitchen and bath remodeling.
- Proficient with construction estimating software (i.e. Stack, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Xactimate, etc.) and Excel required.
- Capable of estimating on average 5 – 7 projects per week from $150K to $2M. Full-gut remodeling, historic restoration, commercial TI, or sitework experience are all plusses.
Key Functions Overview: You’ll be involved from lead intake to presenting the estimate to an Owner or potential client. Throughout the process, you'll team up with our CEO/Founder, Preconstruction Manager, or Coordinator, and the assigned Project Manager.
- Project Estimation: Analyze blueprints and specifications, collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project scope to prepare detailed estimates for residential construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor and track project costs, provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders, and identify and resolve estimate versus actual cost discrepancies.
- Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination: Source and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing, negotiate favorable terms and maintain relationships.
- Proposal Development: Prepare and present detailed proposals and bids to clients, assist in preparing contracts/documents, and support the sales team with cost information and project feasibility analysis.
Rewards – Construction Estimator
- Strong Comp. Package – Excellent Salary, 20% Bonus Potential, Plus Rewarding Joint Venture Opportunities!
- Flex-Schedule Option – Office hours are typically 9-4 with 1 – 2 days per week WFH option after 90 days.
- Excellent Benefits – We provide health insurance or stipend, generous PTO including paid holidays, an annual $2,500 technology stipend, and a $5K annual job-related educational assistance.
- Custom Bespoke Projects – You’ll play a key role in some of the coolest historic preservation, new home, Food, Beverage and Hospitality, and Tennant Improvement projects in Nashville.
- Artisan Team Culture – Our team shares a passion for preserving history, building dream homes, working together to find innovative solutions to building challenges, and taking care of each other, our clients, and our partners.
- Excellent Brand Reputation – We have won awards for our dedication to craftsmanship and preservation. We are known as stewards in our community and as a responsible and reliable partner in restoring and building homes.
*Please apply through Indeed. Please DO NOT call, email, or drop by to share your resume.
*No recruiter inquiries will be accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have estimating custom home building, home remodeling, or high-end kitchen and bath remodeling?
- Do you live in the Nashville area or plan to relocate for this role?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37207