Estimator

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Division - Charlotte, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Building Locally, Leading Nationally

Top 50 Homebuilder Nationwide, #6 Best Place to Work, Top 10 Privately-Held Businesses in NC, Builder of the Year Award Recipient!

Why Eastwood Homes?

Founded in 1977, Eastwood Homes is a privately-held residential homebuilder dedicated to providing homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship in six divisions and three states throughout the Southeast region. With more than 45 years of experience and 15,000 home closings (celebrated in 2016), Eastwood Homes prides itself on offering more than just a place to live, we offer a way of life for homeowners and employees alike. We invite you to join our team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate professionals and experience the true meaning behind our company motto, Built with Care.

Basic Function:

The primary role of the Estimator is to:

• Estimate labor and material costs for Residential Homebuilding per building plans and specifications.

• Generate house quantity takeoffs using estimating software.

• Generate bid items and establish house budgets.

• Work in tandem with purchasing department to ensure all job cost are accounted for.

• Coordinate all related estimating functions to ensure Company objectives are achieved.

• Review cost variances in job budgets.

• Be familiar Company cost management system.

• Preform other duties as assigned.

Scope:

The Estimator must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of residential home building techniques and materials.

• The ability to read and interpret building plans.

• Knowledge of scopes of work and building code for residential home building.

• Proficiency in software usage to include KOVA, 2D Estimating and Excel.

• Excellent communication skills and work well independently and in a team environment

• The ability to manage tight deadlines, promptly address changes without disrupting schedules, and managing high volumes of work with minimal direct supervision.

• (PREFER) National residential builder experience in an estimating role.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience working in the Residential Homebuilder industry

• Education Level-Bachelor's Degree in related field

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and background screening

• Ability to work a five-day work week

• Proper business attire and personal hygiene required to represent company in a professional manner

At Eastwood Homes, we know that no one is more vital to our success than our team members. For your success and well-being, we offer competitive compensation, challenging opportunities for growth, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and a fun environment in which you can thrive both professionally and personally!

Will you join us?

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