Estimator/Purchasing Agent

Summary of Responsibilities

The Estimator/Purchasing Agent’s primary responsibility is to provide timely, detailed and

accurate budgets, cost estimates, and change orders. As the Estimator, you will work

closely with the design team, architects, engineers, trade partners and vendors to ensure

accurate and detailed estimates. The Estimator plays a vital role in creating a backlog of

jobs, forecasting production needs, and contributing to strategic planning.

Essential Functions

• Review plans and specifications to determine initial budget and detailed estimates

for remodeling, home addition, and new home projects

• Conduct project site inspection with the design team

• Understand and interpret schematics and drawings

• Establish, evaluate and management of trade partner and vendor relations

• Assemble trade partner and vendor bid solicitation packages and follow up during

the bid process

• Obtain, review, and analyze trade partner and vendor quotes and proposals to

ensure they are accurate, competitive and fair

• Provide value engineering assessment, research, and recommend options for

alternative design solutions

• Price change orders accurately

• Maintain and update an estimating database

• Maintain excellent company image, demonstrate integrity, and maintain positive

customer, employee, and public relations

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in construction management or business-related

field, preferred

• 3 years’ experience in construction estimating

• Firm understanding of residential construction and sequencing

• Ability to read and understand construction documentation

• Highly detail orientated and strong mathematical skills.

• Ability to perform accurate quantity take-offs.

• Ability to manage and successfully estimating multiple projects at once.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Experience with estimating software and adaptable to technology/software

changes within the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $70K - 95K

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person