About the Company:

Our client is a well-established homebuilder has been shaping vibrant communities for decades, delivering thoughtfully designed homes that prioritize quality, functionality, and long-term value. Recognized for their commitment to excellence, they have built a strong reputation for crafting homes that reflect modern living while fostering a true sense of neighborhood. With a team of dedicated professionals and skilled tradespeople, this company takes pride in creating residences that families are proud to call home.

Position Summary - Residential Estimator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estimator to support the budgeting, estimating, and procurement functions of our residential development projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring cost control, contract accuracy, and the overall financial success of our builds from pre-construction through to close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary budgets by interpreting early-stage design materials, developing comprehensive Schedule A documents, and coordinating with trade partners for pricing based on defined scopes and drawings.
• Produce professional pricing packages that clearly outline project scope, specifications, timelines, and submission deadlines.
• Build and maintain detailed cost-tracking spreadsheets that include model variations, trade breakdowns, contingency allowances, and final budget summaries.
• Generate budget estimates for both hard and soft costs to inform product pricing and margin targets.
• Assist in producing quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates to support project feasibility and planning.
• Develop accurate contract pricing using finalized construction documents, marketing collateral, and approved specifications; verify consistency and flag discrepancies.
• Draft detailed scopes of work tailored to each trade, incorporating safety standards, code compliance, and construction best practices.
• Coordinate the tendering process by preparing comprehensive bid packages, analyzing quotations, and managing subcontractor communications.
• Maintain and update subcontractor bid lists, assign bid identifiers, and compare quoted pricing against established budgets.
• Facilitate trade award meetings and ensure all contract documentation is executed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and track budget timelines, cost expirations, and coordinate updates with accounting and leadership to maintain financial integrity.
• Code and manage purchase orders relevant to active sites and design center operations.
• Support the dcor team with upgrade pricing and plan modifications, ensuring accurate cost alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the success of the construction and estimating team.
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Qualifications & Requirements

• 24 years of experience in a residential construction estimating role, preferably with a homebuilder or developer.
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and building code standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with estimating or construction software (e.g., Buildertrend, Sage, Procore, or similar) is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to cost control and risk mitigation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams, consultants, and trade partners.
• A team player mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic construction environment.